Der Begriff natura und seine ethische Relevanz in Senecas Prosaschriften

The foremost principle of the Stoic ethical doctrine is to live in accordance with nature. This study undertakes a fresh examination of the definition of human nature found in Seneca''s prose writings, particularly the "Moral Letters". By means of a precise textual analysis, the author deals with the question to what extent, besides the holistic nature of humans, the individual nature is also rele...