The Tusculan Disputations, Book First: The Dreams Of Scipio: And Extracts From The Dialogues On Old Age And Friendship (1851)

By Marcus Tullius Cicero

Book Overview

The Tusculan Disputations, Book First: The Dreams Of Scipio: And Extracts From The Dialogues On Old Age And Friendship is a book written by Marcus Tullius Cicero in 1851. The book is a collection of philosophical dialogues that Cicero had with his friends on various topics such as old age, friendship, and the nature of dreams. The first part of the book focuses on the dreams of Scipio, a Roman general who had a vision of the afterlife. Cicero uses Scipio's dream as a starting point to discuss the nature of the soul and the afterlife. The second part of the book contains extracts from Cicero's dialogues on old age and friendship, in which he explores the virtues of these two concepts and how they relate to a fulfilling life. Overall, The Tusculan Disputations, Book First is a thought-provoking and insightful read for anyone interested in philosophy and ancient Roman literature.With English Notes.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: 116567565X
• ISBN13: 9781165675654
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"