Philosopher and Powerful Minister: Seneca in Nero's Court
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"The Philosopher and the Powerful Minister" is a book about Seneca's thoughts and life, especially focusing on how he weighed the moral conscience of the philosopher and the wealth and power of the powerful minister when he faced the constant threat of death during Nero's court. As Nero's teacher and advisor, the image Seneca left for future generations is fractured and polarized. This book attempts to unify Seneca's ideological works and political practice to bridge the gap between the two images of Seneca, and explore the core question: Did Seneca's role in Nero's regime arouse Nero's conscience and prevent the regime from getting worse, or did he collude with Nero and help him consolidate this evil regime?
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