On Benefits (De Beneficiis)

by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Classics (Greek & Latin Antiquity)Ancient

24 chapters8h 24mEnglish1887

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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

Chapters (24)

1Book 1, Chapters 1 to 5

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2Book 1, Chapters 6 to 15

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3Book 2, Chapters 1 to 8

787

4Book 2, Chapters 9 to 17

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5Book 2, Chapters 18 to 25

987

6Book 2, Chapters 26 to 35

1278

7Book 3, Chapters 1 to 17

1805

8Book 3, Chapters 18 to 28

1134

9Book 3, Chapters 29 to 38

1360

10Book 4, Chapters 1 to 9

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11Book 4, Chapters 10 to 20

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12Book 4, Chapters 21 to 34

1581

13Book 4, Chapters 35 to 40

861

14Book 5, Chapters 1 to 6

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15Book 5, Chapters 7 to 16

1505

16Book 5, Chapters 17 to 22

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17Book 5, Chapter 23 to 25

433

18Book 6, Chapters 1 to 8

1044

19Book 6, Chapter 9 to 22

1519

20Book 6, Chapter 23 to 32

1459

21Book 6, Chapter 33 to 43

1193

22Book 7, Chapter 1 to 7

1176

23Book 7, Chapter 8 to 16

1422

24Book 7, Chapter 17 to 32

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On Benefits (De Beneficiis)

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