In his 82nd letter to Lucilius, Seneca attempts to free himself from the fear of death through dialectics in the form of a syllogism, showcasing his unique style of psychagogy to the point of absurdity. The text, which has not yet been sufficiently explained in detail, is elucidated through a comprehensive introduction and a commentary featuring a continuous interpretative translation. The introduction situates the letter within the dialectical tradition of the Stoics, sheds light on Roman assessments of dialectics, and seeks to articulate Seneca's distinctly nuanced position based on this foundation. The main part consists of a detailed commentary with textual-critical, linguistic, and factual explanations.