On Benefits (De Beneficiis)

About this film

LibriVox recording of On Benefits (De Beneficiis) by Lucius Annaeus Seneca. (Translated by Aubrey Stewart.) Read in English by SKwanlada; Phil Schempf; Shreya Sethi; Diana V; tracy underwood; Arden; Owlivia; jenno; ToddHW; AnaNaumoska; John Pederson; Kathrine Engan 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 For further information, including links to online text, reader information, RSS feeds, CD cover or other formats (if available), please go to the LibriVox catalog page for this recording. For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit LibriVox.org . M4B Audiobook (231MB)

Directors & creators

Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Subjects

librivox; audiobooks;ethics; morals; Stoicism; gifts

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