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On Benefits (The Complete Works of Lucius Annaeus Seneca)

Name: On Benefits (The Complete Works of Lucius Annaeus Seneca)
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Book Synopsis: Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BCE–65 CE) was a Roman Stoic philosopher, dramatist, statesman, and advisor to the emperor Nero, all during the Silver Age of Latin literature. The Complete Works of Lucius Annaeus Seneca is a fresh and compelling series of new English-language translations of his works in eight accessible volumes. Edited by world-renowned classicists Elizabeth Asmis, Shadi Bartsch, and Martha C. Nussbaum, this engaging collection restores Seneca—whose works have been highly praised by modern authors from Desiderius Erasmus to Ralph Waldo Emerson—to his rightful place among the classical writers most widely studied in the humanities.On Benefits, written between 56 and 64 CE, is a treatise addressed to Seneca’s close friend Aebutius Liberalis. The longest of Seneca’s works dealing with a single subject—how to give and receive benefits and how to express gratitude appropriately—On Benefits is the only complete work on what we now call “gift exchange” to survive from antiquity. Benefits were of great personal significance to Seneca, who remarked in one of his later letters that philosophy teaches, above all else, to owe and repay benefits well.

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Experience the wisdom of the ancient world with The Complete Works of Lucius Annaeus Seneca! This captivating eight-volume collection brings to life the profound teachings of one of Rome's most respected philosophers, statesmen, and advisors to Emperor Nero. With new English-language translations by esteemed classicists Elizabeth Asmis, Shadi Bartsch, and Martha C. Nussbaum, these accessible volumes allow readers to delve into Seneca's works and unravel the timeless truths he shared with the world. From Desiderius Erasmus to Ralph Waldo Emerson, modern authors have lauded Seneca's writings, and now you can discover why. Begin your journey into the Silver Age of Latin literature today!

Immerse yourself in Seneca's treatise On Benefits, a timeless piece written between 56 and 64 CE. This remarkable work, addressed to Seneca's close friend Aebutius Liberalis, is the most extensive surviving account of "gift exchange" from antiquity. Within its pages, Seneca explores the intricate art of giving and receiving benefits, and provides invaluable insights on expressing gratitude appropriately. Uncover the profound significance of benefits in Seneca's life, as he believed that true philosophy teaches us to meaningfully owe and repay benefits. Enrich your understanding of this fascinating concept and discover the wisdom that has lasted through the ages.

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