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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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to emphasize the importance of action over philosophical debate.


Ryan Holiday

21 (Stoic) Quotes That Will Change You Into A Better Person
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im Zusammenhang mit dem Pflichtbewusstsein und den Rechten anderer.


Richard David Precht

AUSGABE EINUNDVIERZIG
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in the context of discussing Danielle Allen's insights on Cicero's work and its relevance to contemporary American politics.

Thomas Ricks

Thomas Ricks on the Wisdom of the Classics and Balancing Power | This Is What It Means To Be “Well-Read”