On Duties

This comprehensive and accessible edition of Cicero's On Duties stands as a pivotal text in Western moral philosophy, offering both practical guidance for conduct and a noble vision of humanity. Translated by Quintus Curtius, this unabridged version captures the elegance of the original while incorporating detailed commentaries and explanatory essays tailored for modern listeners. Acknowledged for centuries as a moral authority, this book is a significant literary work, being one of the first printed after the Gutenberg Bible.