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FOCUS ON SENECA’S THOUGHT The role of the wise man (the “sage”) in human society

FOCUS ON SENECA’S THOUGHT The role of the wise man (the “sage”) in human society. Paola Lerza – Attività CLIL. THE TWO MAIN DUTIES OF THE SAGE He must cooperate with the central power and help his emperor to rule over his people

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FOCUS ON SENECA’S THOUGHT The role of the wise man (the “sage”) in human society

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  1. FOCUS ON SENECA’S THOUGHT The role of the wise man (the “sage”) in human society Paola Lerza – Attività CLIL www.forumlive.net

  2. THE TWO MAIN DUTIES OF THE SAGE He must cooperate with the central power and help his emperor to rule over his people He must continue to study by himself and share his knowledge with all mankind Paola Lerza – Attività CLIL www.forumlive.net

  3. ACCORDING TO THE FIRST POINT (Aboutpolitics) The sagemust take part in governement He must givehiskingtipsabouthowtoimprovehisgovernement He can choosetokillhimselfif the conditionsof life becomeunbearable Paola Lerza – Attività CLIL www.forumlive.net

  4. ACCORDING TO THE SECOND POINT (Aboutwisdom) The sagemustnotfeardeath Hemustnotfearpain and sorrow Hemustnotbecome a prisonerofphysicalpassions and usereason Hemustthinkthatallmen are equal Paola Lerza – Attività CLIL www.forumlive.net

  5. LETTERS TO LUCILIUS (Seneca’s masterpiece) WhowasLucilius?A friend ofSeneca’s? Oneofhispupil? The Letterscannotbeconsideredasrealcorrespondence The Letterscontain Seneca’s mainmessage Paola Lerza – Attività CLIL www.forumlive.net

  6. WHAT TO DO? Can wespeakabout the “oldsage” nowadays? No, we can’t, butwe can speakabout the “modern manager” Then Seneca’s thoughts can still work in oureveryday life We can compare some ofhissentenceswith the modernmentality Paola Lerza – Attività CLIL www.forumlive.net

  7. Seneca, Ep. Ad Luc., translated by Richard M. Gummere Paola Lerza – Attività CLIL www.forumlive.net

  8. Seneca, Ep. Ad Luc., translated by Richard M. Gummere Paola Lerza – Attività CLIL www.forumlive.net

  9. Seneca, Ep. Ad Luc., translated by Richard M. Gummere Paola Lerza – Attività CLIL www.forumlive.net

  10. Seneca, Ep. Ad Luc., translated by Richard M. Gummere Paola Lerza – Attività CLIL www.forumlive.net

  11. Seneca, Ep. Ad Luc., translated by Richard M. Gummere Paola Lerza – Attività CLIL www.forumlive.net

  12. Seneca, Ep. Ad Luc., translated by Richard M. Gummere Paola Lerza – Attività CLIL www.forumlive.net

  13. Seneca, Ep. Ad Luc., translated by Richard M. Gummere Paola Lerza – Attività CLIL www.forumlive.net

  14. Seneca, Ep. Ad Luc., translated by Richard M. Gummere Paola Lerza – Attività CLIL www.forumlive.net

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