Marcus Tullius Cicero

Cicero's Tusculan Disputations (eBook, ePUB)

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Übersetzer: Yonge, Charles Duke

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Cicero's Tusculan Disputations," Marcus Tullius Cicero engages in a profound exploration of philosophical questions surrounding human existence, distress, and the pursuit of happiness. Composed in the format of a series of dialogues, Cicero masterfully employs a blend of rhetorical skill and philosophical inquiry that reflects Stoic, Epicurean, and Academic thought prevalent in Roman society at the time. Through his examination of grief, death, and the nature of the good life, Cicero artfully addresses both theoretical and practical aspects of philosophy, making complex ideas accessible to a broad audience. Cicero, a statesman, philosopher, and skilled orator of the late Roman Republic, wrote the "Disputations" during a turbulent period in his life, marked by political exile and personal loss. His intimate knowledge of hardship informs the dialogues'Äô themes, as he seeks solace in philosophy and attempts to rationalize human suffering against the backdrop of moral virtue. His work serves not only as an intellectual pursuit but also as a personal journey, reflecting his deep-seated belief in the capacity of reason to illuminate life's complexities. For readers interested in ancient philosophy, Cicero's "Tusculan Disputations" is an essential text that combines eloquent prose with practical wisdom. Its exploration of universal themes resonates across centuries, making it invaluable not only for students of philosophy but also for anyone seeking insights into life's ethical dilemmas and the human condition.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 469
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664091727
• Artikelnr.: 58436343

Autorenporträt

Marcus Tullius Cicero (January 3, 106 BC - December 7, 43 BC) was a Roman statesman, lawyer, scholar, philosopher, writer, and Academic skeptic who attempted to defend optimal values during the political upheavals that led to the foundation of the Roman Empire. His voluminous publications include rhetorical, philosophical, and political treatises. He is regarded as one of Rome's best orators and prose stylists, as well as the creator of "Ciceronian rhetoric." Cicero received his education in both Rome and Greece. He was born into a wealthy Roman equestrian family and served as consul in 63 BC. His impact on the Latin language was enormous. He composed more than three-quarters of the existing Latin literature known to have existed during his lifetime, and succeeding prose has been said to be either a reaction against or a return to his style, not only in Latin but in European languages up to the nineteenth century.