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

By Marcus Tullius Cicero

Book Overview

M. Tully Cicero's Five Books of Tusculan Disputations is a philosophical treatise written by the ancient Roman statesman and orator Marcus Tullius Cicero. Originally published in 45 BC, this edition was published in 1715 and includes a translation into English. The book is divided into five sections, each of which explores a different topic related to the nature of human happiness and the pursuit of a good life. These topics include the nature of death, the importance of virtue, the role of pleasure and pain in human life, the nature of grief and how to overcome it, and the importance of wisdom and knowledge. Cicero draws on a wide range of philosophical traditions, including Stoicism, Epicureanism, and Platonism, to explore these topics and offer insights into how to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. The book is widely regarded as one of Cicero's most important works and remains a classic of Western philosophy to this day.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164895664
• ISBN13: 9781164895664
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"