Exemplary Pleasures: Cicero, Boccaccio, and Moral Pedagogy

Key Points

• Moral pedagogy is a central theme in the writings of Cicero and Boccaccio, illustrating ethical lessons through storytelling.
• The exploration reveals how both authors employ literature to teach moral values and human virtues.
• An analytical approach examines the philosophical underpinnings of these texts and their relevance to ethical discourse.
• This study emphasizes the importance of integrating literature into moral education, reflecting on historical contexts.