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On the Commonwealth

On the Commonwealth

Sabine, George Holland
Cicero, Marcus Tullius

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PhilosophyLetters & EssaysAncient Rome

ISBN10: 1162627468
ISBN13: 9781162627465
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
On the Commonwealth is a political treatise written by the ancient Roman philosopher and statesman, Marcus Tullius Cicero. The book is a dialogue between two fictional characters, Marcus and Quintus, who discuss the ideal form of government for a society. Cicero argues that the best form of government is a mixed constitution, which combines elements of monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy. He also emphasizes the importance of justice, equality, and the rule of law in a well-functioning society.Throughout the book, Cicero explores various political theories and draws on examples from Roman history to support his arguments. He discusses the strengths and weaknesses of different forms of government, including tyranny, oligarchy, and democracy, and argues that a mixed constitution is the most stable and effective form of government.On the Commonwealth is an important work of political philosophy that has influenced political thinkers throughout history. It provides valuable insights into the political and social conditions of ancient Rome and offers a timeless analysis of the principles of good government.1929. This translation is accompanied by an interesting introduction describing in some detail Cicero's theory of the state and the sources of that theory along with commentary. Introduction: The Commonwealth and its Author; The Political Theory of the Stoics; Cicero's Political Theory; The Institutions of the Ideal Commonwealth. Part 2: Cicero on the Commonwealth.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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