Frugality

Seneca – philosophy as therapy

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Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 – 65 AD) lived in one of the most controversial periods of the Roman Empire. A philosopher, politician, lawyer, prestigious writer even during his lifetime, and a teacher of Emperor Nero, he is one of the leading representatives of Roman stoicism. In his book “What is Philosophy?”, Ortega y Gasset explains … Read more

Rediscovering sobriety

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This sobriety is primarily technical and is based on increasing efficiency through technological improvements, while still adhering to the model of “economies of scale” (which aims to sell as many products as possible). This approach allows for savings in resources and energy. However, this external solution is seen by some as not logically following the … Read more