On Benefits

Brief Overview

«On Benefits» is a philosophical treatise by Seneca in which he explores the nature and significance of benefits, as well as their role in human relationships. Seneca views benefits as an essential aspect of moral life and emphasizes that true beneficence must be selfless and sincere. He discusses how to properly give and receive benefits and how to avoid ingratitude. The book also touches on issues of justice, virtue, and wisdom, offering readers profound reflections on how to build harmonious and ethically grounded relationships in society.