Seneca on the moral self-education of a mentor

Abstract

The article discusses Seneca's views on the path of self-improvement of the mentor's personality. The pedagogical experience of the philosopher-mentor, presented in his philosophical writings, is analyzed. In these sources, considered in the article, Seneca develops important ideas, among which is the idea of constant moral self–improvement of the teacher through introspection and reflection. At the same time, the philosopher points out the need to set feasible tasks on the way to self-improvement.