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
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Chapters
- Chapter 1
Book 1, Chapters 1 to 5
24:30 - Chapter 2
Book 1, Chapters 6 to 15
28:04 - Chapter 3
Book 2, Chapters 1 to 8
13:07 - Chapter 4
Book 2, Chapters 9 to 17
21:13 - Chapter 5
Book 2, Chapters 18 to 25
16:27 - Chapter 6
Book 2, Chapters 26 to 35
21:18 - Chapter 7
Book 3, Chapters 1 to 17
30:05 - Chapter 8
Book 3, Chapters 18 to 28
18:54 - Chapter 9
Book 3, Chapters 29 to 38
22:40 - Chapter 10
Book 4, Chapters 1 to 9
17:37 - Chapter 11
Book 4, Chapters 10 to 20
19:29 - Chapter 12
Book 4, Chapters 21 to 34
26:21 - Chapter 13
Book 4, Chapters 35 to 40
14:21 - Chapter 14
Book 5, Chapters 1 to 6
18:25 - Chapter 15
Book 5, Chapters 7 to 16
25:05 - Chapter 16
Book 5, Chapters 17 to 22
18:45 - Chapter 17
Book 5, Chapter 23 to 25
07:13 - Chapter 18
Book 6, Chapters 1 to 8
17:24 - Chapter 19
Book 6, Chapter 9 to 22
25:19 - Chapter 20
Book 6, Chapter 23 to 32
24:19 - Chapter 21
Book 6, Chapter 33 to 43
19:53 - Chapter 22
Book 7, Chapter 1 to 7
19:36 - Chapter 23
Book 7, Chapter 8 to 16
23:42 - Chapter 24
Book 7, Chapter 17 to 32
30:47