On Benefits (De Beneficiis)
Lucius Annaeus Seneca
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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 (8 hr 24 min)
Chapters
| Book 1, Chapters 1 to 5 | 24:30 | Read by SKwanlada |
| Book 1, Chapters 6 to 15 | 28:04 | Read by SKwanlada |
| Book 2, Chapters 1 to 8 | 13:07 | Read by Phil Schempf |
| Book 2, Chapters 9 to 17 | 21:13 | Read by Shreya Sethi |
| Book 2, Chapters 18 to 25 | 16:27 | Read by Shreya Sethi |
| Book 2, Chapters 26 to 35 | 21:18 | Read by Shreya Sethi |
| Book 3, Chapters 1 to 17 | 30:05 | Read by Diana V |
| Book 3, Chapters 18 to 28 | 18:54 | Read by Diana V |
| Book 3, Chapters 29 to 38 | 22:40 | Read by Diana V |
| Book 4, Chapters 1 to 9 | 17:37 | Read by tracy underwood |
| Book 4, Chapters 10 to 20 | 19:29 | Read by Arden |
| Book 4, Chapters 21 to 34 | 26:21 | Read by Owlivia |
| Book 4, Chapters 35 to 40 | 14:21 | Read by jenno |
| Book 5, Chapters 1 to 6 | 18:25 | Read by jenno |
| Book 5, Chapters 7 to 16 | 25:05 | Read by Arden |
| Book 5, Chapters 17 to 22 | 18:45 | Read by ToddHW |
| Book 5, Chapter 23 to 25 | 7:13 | Read by Phil Schempf |
| Book 6, Chapters 1 to 8 | 17:24 | Read by AnaNaumoska |
| Book 6, Chapter 9 to 22 | 25:19 | Read by AnaNaumoska |
| Book 6, Chapter 23 to 32 | 24:19 | Read by AnaNaumoska |
| Book 6, Chapter 33 to 43 | 19:53 | Read by AnaNaumoska |
| Book 7, Chapter 1 to 7 | 19:36 | Read by John Pederson |
| Book 7, Chapter 8 to 16 | 23:42 | Read by SKwanlada |
| Book 7, Chapter 17 to 32 | 30:47 | Read by Kathrine Engan |