Scholarly work profile

On Providentia

Introduction

The work “On Providence” is a Stoic philosophical essay by Seneca the Younger. It addresses why adversity can befall good people if the universe is governed by divine providence. Its importance lies in its argument that hardship tests and strengthens virtue rather than disproving cosmic order.

Aliases and alternate titles

On Provident
On Providentia
Sobre Providentia

Overview

Author chronology: 65–65
Original language: Latin
Work type: Not recorded
Classification: Latin Philosophy
Public versions: 4

Versions and translations

Ancient translations

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Textual and editorial provenance

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Latin Philosophy

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