In this reflection, we explore Seneca's letter to Lucilius, known today as A Beneficial Reading Program. Seneca explained, “In my view, the first sign of a settled mind is that it can stay in one place and spend time with itself.” Although Seneca applauds Lucilius, “I am becoming quite hopeful about you.” He warns against focusing on reading widely and makes a case for reading well. [...]
On Reading Well
On Reading Well
On Reading Well
In this reflection, we explore Seneca's letter to Lucilius, known today as A Beneficial Reading Program. Seneca explained, “In my view, the first sign of a settled mind is that it can stay in one place and spend time with itself.” Although Seneca applauds Lucilius, “I am becoming quite hopeful about you.” He warns against focusing on reading widely and makes a case for reading well. [...]