On Benefits (De Beneficiis)
Chapter 1 of 24 Book 1, Chapters 1 to 5
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- Running time
- 8 h 25 min
- Language
- English
- Readers
- AnaNaumoska, Arden, Diana V, John Pederson, Kathrine Engan and 7 others
- Translated by
- Aubrey Stewart
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About this recording
De Beneficiis (English: On Benefits) is one of the moral essays composed by Seneca, Roman author of the 1st century CE. It deals with Stoic ethics, mainly in regards to political leadership, concerning the award and reception of gifts and favours within society. While the title is traditionally translated as "On Benefits", other possible translations are "On gifts and services"; "On the Award and Reception of Favors" and "On kind deeds". - Summary by Leni