👉 Ovidian is a concept in philosophy that refers to the idea that human beings are inherently good, moral and virtuous, even if they do not exhibit the same level of virtue as their animals. This concept was developed by Italian philosopher Giuseppe Peano in his work "On the Nature of Things" (1895), which is now considered one of the foundational works in philosophy. The term "Ovidian" is often used to describe individuals or concepts that are perceived as having