This volume presents three major philosophical works by Marcus Tullius Cicero: "The Academic Questions," "Treatise De Finibus," and "Tusculan Disputations." Cicero, a renowned Roman statesman, lawyer, scholar, and philosopher, elucidates key concepts in epistemology, ethics, and moral philosophy. "The Academic Questions" delves into the nature of knowledge and skepticism. "Treatise De Finibus" explores different schools of thought on the ultimate good, examining Stoic, Epicurean, and Academic perspectives. "Tusculan Disputations" addresses how to achieve happiness through virtue, even amidst suffering and adversity.
These treatises provide invaluable insights into Roman intellectual life and the reception of Greek philosophy in Rome. This edition includes a sketch of the Greek philosophers mentioned by Cicero, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the philosophical landscape that shaped Cicero's thought. His works remain essential reading for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, Roman history, and the enduring quest for wisdom and the good life.
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