This lecture discusses key ideas from the ancient philosopher and statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero's work, On Duties (De Officiis), which presents a largely Stoic view on ethics, virtues, relationships, and duties or moral obligations

Specifically it examines the implications of nature endowing human beings with reason. The inclinations or instincts shared with other animals become transformed through human rationality. We are capable of developing the virtues - wisdom, justice, courage, and temperance.

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Broadcast on:

30 Nov 2022