# L. Annaeus Seneca on Benefits

By Lucius Annaeus Seneca.

"L. Annaeus Seneca on Benefits" by Lucius Annaeus Seneca is a philosophical treatise written between 56 and 62 AD. This Stoic work explores how gifts and favors bind human society together, examining the intricate ethics of giving, receiving, and expressing gratitude. Seneca addresses the Roman aristocracy, offering guidance on social exchange and reciprocity within their relationships. The work investigates what he considers a widespread problem: humanity's failure to properly give or acknowledge benefits, threatening the moral bonds that hold civilization together. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Translator: Aubrey Stewart
- Subjects: Classical literature; Essays; Conduct of life; Benevolence

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- [On Benefits (De Beneficiis)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/15260) by Lucius Annaeus Seneca (8 h 25 min, English)

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