Vittorio Bufacchi

Why Cicero Matters shows us how the Roman philosopher and statesman Marcus Tullius, better known as Cicero, can help realise a new political world. His impact on humanitarianism, the Enlightenment, and the Founding Fathers of America is immense. Yet, we give Julius Caesar all our attention. Why? What does this say about modern politics and political culture? This book presents...

Taking its cue from Michel de Montaigne, this book asks what COVID-19 can teach us about the 'art of living'. It examines eight themes from a philosophical perspective, including attitudes to old age, populism, and life under lockdown, arguing that the crisis presents opportunities to create a more just society and change our lives for the better. French philosopher Michel...