David Fideler is a writer, philosopher, and the editor of the Stoic Insights website. Born in the United States, he currently lives in Sarajevo with his wife and son.
"""A feast for the soul and spirit. Those who absorb the lessons in Breakfast with Seneca will embark on a life more worth living."" -- Christopher Phillips PhD, author of Socrates Cafe ""The most companionable of the new Stoic books."" -- Molly Young - The New York Times ""A fine guide to Seneca, Stoicism, and what it means to live a Stoic life. Highly readable."" -- John Sellars, author of Lessons in Stoicism ""When I find myself in a tight spot, I take a philosophical shortcut and simply ask, ‘What would Seneca do?’ David Fideler’s wonderful Breakfast with Seneca will come in handy in such situations. An accessible introduction to Stoic practice and to t"" -- William B. Irvine, author of A Guide to the Good Life and The Stoic Challenge ""In Breakfast with Seneca [David Fideler] explains his habit of poring over the Roman philosopher with his morning coffee and omelette. Writing with charm and clarity, he argues that Seneca’s philosophy can help us ‘live a happy, flourishing life’."" -- Emily Thomas - The Times Literary Supplement"