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Includes treatises on such diverse topics as friendship, religion, death, fate and scientific inquiry.
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A selection of Cicero's philosophical writings on 'the good life', in a lively new translation by Thomas Habinek
In the first century BC, Marcus Tullius Cicero, orator, statesman, and defender of republican values, created these philosophical treatises on such diverse topics as friendship, religion, death, fate and scientific inquiry. A pragmatist at heart, Cicero's philosophies were frequently personal and ethical, drawn not from abstract reasoning but through careful observation of the world. The resulting works remind us of the importance of social ties, the questions of free will, and the justification of any creative endeavour.
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On Living and Dying Well by Cicero is often praised for its timeless wisdom and eloquent exploration of themes such as the nature of happiness, virtue, and mortality. Readers commend Cicero's clear articulation of philosophical ideas and his ability to connect ancient insights to contemporary life. The book is frequently regarded as a profound reflection on how to lead a meaningful life and approach death with dignity.
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ISBN: 9780140455564
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 July 2012
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Contributors:
- Translated by Thomas Habinek
- Introduction by Thomas Habinek
- Notes by Thomas Habinek
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 181g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BC), Roman orator and statesman, was born at rural Arpinum (in the south of modern Italy) to a wealthy local family. He was taken to Rome for his education with the idea of a public career and, by the year 70 BC, he had established himself as the leading barrister in Rome. In the meantime, his political career was well under way and he was elected praetor in 66 BC. In addition to his speeches, Cicero produced a large number of works on the theory and practice of rhetoric, on religion, and on moral and political philosophy. He was put to death in 43 BC. Thomas Habinek is Professor of Classics at University of Southern California. His most recent books include The World of Roman Song: From Ritualized Speech to Social Order and Ancient Rhetoric and Oratory. He is an editor of the journal Classical Antiquity and editor of the book series Classics and Contemporary Thought.
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