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M. Tully Cicero's Five Books Of Tusculan Disputations (1715)

M. Tully Cicero's Five Books Of Tusculan Disputations (1715)

Christ Church College Oxford
Cicero, Marcus Tullius

Hardcover

PhilosophyAncient RomeFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1437225497
ISBN13: 9781437225495
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 27 2008
Pages: 268
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
M. Tully Cicero's Five Books of Tusculan Disputations (1715) is a classic philosophical work by the renowned Roman orator and statesman, Marcus Tullius Cicero. The book is a collection of five dialogues, or disputations, that explore various topics related to the nature of human happiness and the attainment of wisdom. Each dialogue takes place at Cicero's villa in Tusculum, outside of Rome, and features a different interlocutor who challenges Cicero's views on subjects such as death, grief, pain, and the virtues of the wise. Throughout the book, Cicero draws on the teachings of the Stoic and Epicurean schools of philosophy, as well as his own personal experiences and observations, to argue for his own perspective on these issues. He emphasizes the importance of cultivating inner peace and tranquility, of living in accordance with reason and nature, and of developing a deep understanding of the true nature of things. Written in a lively and engaging style, M. Tully Cicero's Five Books of Tusculan Disputations is a masterful work of philosophical inquiry that continues to be read and studied by scholars and students of philosophy today. This edition, published in 1715, features a translation into English by William Guthrie, along with notes and commentary that provide context and insight into Cicero's ideas and their historical significance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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