On the Good Life

Häftad, Engelska, 1979

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For the great Roman orator and statesman Cicero, 'the good life' was at once a life of contentment and one of moral virtue - and the two were inescapably intertwined. This volume brings together a wide range of his reflections upon the importance of moral integrity in the search for happiness. In essays that are articulate, meditative and inspirational, Cicero presents his views upon the significance of friendship and duty to state and family, and outlines a clear system of practical ethics that is at once simple and universal. These works offer a timeless reflection upon the human condition, and a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the greatest thinkers of Ancient Rome.

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Utgivningsdatum:1979-11-22
Mått:128 x 196 x 18 mm
Vikt:268 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:384
Förlag:Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN:9780140442441
Översättare:Grant, Michael

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Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BC) was born at Arpinium to a wealthy local family. By 70 BC he had established himself as the leading barrister in Rome, and begun his political career. His ambition was such that he was able to receive honours usually only given to members of the Roman aristocracy.Michael Grant has successively been Chancellor's Medallist and Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, Professor of Humanity at Edinburgh University, first Vice-chancellor of Khartoum University, President and Vice-chancellor of the Queen's University, Belfast and President of the Classical Association.

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IntroductionList of Greek and Latin Terms1. Discussions at Tusculum (V)2. On Duties (II)3. Laelius: On Friendship4. On the Orator (I)5. The Dream of ScipioAppendicesI. The Philosophical Works of CiceroII. The Rhetorical Works of CiceroIII. Principal DatesIV. Some Books about CiceroGenealogical TablesMapsIndex