On Duties-Marcus Tullius Cicero

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"On Duties" by Marcus Tullius Cicero is a profound exploration of moral philosophy and ethical conduct, addressing the responsibilities individuals have toward themselves and society. This work delves into the nature of duty, virtue, and the principles that guide human behavior, making it a timeless guide for personal integrity and civic responsibility. Its themes of ethical decision-making and the importance of moral character resonate strongly in today's complex world, where the challenges of duty and integrity remain ever relevant. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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Anabasis by Xenophon (ca. 430 BC - 354 BCE) LibriVox Xenophon the Athenian was born 431 B.C. He was a pupil of Socrates. He marched with the Spartans, and was exiled from Athens. Sparta gave him land and property in Scillus, where he lived for many years before having to move once more, to settle in Corinth. He died in 354 B.C. "Anabasis" is a Greek word which means "journey from the coast to the center of a country." This is Xenophon's account of his march to Persia with a troop of Greek mercenaries to aid Cyrus, who enlisted Greek help to try and take the throne from his brother Artaxerxes, and the ensuing return of the Greeks, in which Xenophon played a leading role. This occurred between 401 B.C. and March 399 B.C. - Summary from Gutenberg version of text Xenophon's Anabasis by Xenophon Loyal Books Xenophon the Athenian was born 431 B.C. He was a pupil of Socrates. He marched with the Spartans, and was exiled from Athens. Sparta gave him land and property in Scillus, where he lived for many years before having to move once more, to settle in Corinth. He died in 354 B.C. “Anabasis” is a Greek work which meane “journey from the coast to the center of a country.” This is Xenophon’s account of his march to Persia with a troop of Greek mercenaries to aid Cyrus, who enlisted Greek help to try and take the throne from his brother Artaxerxes, and the ensuing return of the Greeks, in which Xenophon played a leading role. This occurred between 401 B.C. and March 399 B.C. H. G. Dakyns lived from (1838 – 1911).

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