In this letter, Seneca critiques sophistical argumentation, highlighting how it exercises wit without purpose and distracts from the essentials of living a good life. 

Today’s episode is an excerpt from The Tao Of Seneca produced by Tim Ferriss’ Audio. Get the free PDF at tim.blog/seneca

🎙️ Listen to other letters from Seneca:

• Seneca on Despising Death
• Seneca on Conquering the Conqueror
• Seneca on Philosophy and Friendship
• Seneca on Practicing What You Preach
• Seneca on The Reasons For Withdrawing From The World 
• Seneca on Master and Slave

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