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De Officiis
On Duties, On Obligations, or On Moral Responsibilities
Book • 44
De Officiis is a treatise by Marcus Tullius Cicero, divided into three books, which explores the concepts of honor, utility, and the conflict between virtue and private gain.
It is heavily influenced by Stoic philosophy and provides guidance on how to live a virtuous life.
The work discusses the four cardinal virtues—wisdom, justice, courage, and temperance—and their role in achieving moral excellence.
It is heavily influenced by Stoic philosophy and provides guidance on how to live a virtuous life.
The work discusses the four cardinal virtues—wisdom, justice, courage, and temperance—and their role in achieving moral excellence.
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Richard David Precht im Zusammenhang mit dem Pflichtbewusstsein und den Rechten anderer.
Richard David Precht im Zusammenhang mit dem Pflichtbewusstsein und den Rechten anderer.
AUSGABE EINUNDVIERZIG
Mentioned by Thomas Ricks in the context of discussing Danielle Allen's insights on Cicero's work and its relevance to contemporary American politics.
Thomas Ricks on the Wisdom of the Classics and Balancing Power | This Is What It Means To Be “Well-Read”
