Lucius Annaeus Seneca (Seneca the Younger)

Lucius Annaeus Seneca, commonly known as Seneca the Younger, was a Roman philosopher, statesman, and playwright who lived from around 4 BCE to 65 CE. An important figure in Stoicism, he emphasized rationality, virtue, and self-control as pathways to a fulfilling life. Seneca served as an advisor to Emperor Nero but eventually fell out of favor, leading to his forced suicide. His writings, including essays and letters, explore themes of ethics, the human condition, and the importance of reason in overcoming life's challenges. Seneca's thoughts remain influential in philosophy and literature today.