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Cicero, Volume Xxi. On Duties (De Officiis): De Officiis (Loeb Classical Library No. 30)
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The Ethics Of A Statesman.Cicero (Marcus Tullius, 10643 Bc), Roman Lawyer, Orator, Politician, And Philosopher, Of Whom We Know More Than Of Any Other Roman, Lived Through The Stirring Era That Saw The Rise, Dictatorship, And Death Of Julius Caesar In A Tottering Republic. In His Political Speeches Especially And In His Correspondence We See The Excitement, Tension And Intrigue Of Politics And The Part He Played In The Turmoil Of The Time. Of About 106 Speeches, Delivered Before The Roman People Or The Senate If They Were Political, Before Jurors If Judicial, Fiftyeight Survive (A Few Of Them Incompletely). In The Fourteenth Century Petrarch And Other Italian Humanists Discovered Manuscripts Containing More Than 900 Letters Of Which More Than 800 Were Written By Cicero And Nearly 100 By Others To Him. These Afford A Revelation Of The Man All The More Striking Because Most Were Not Written For Publication. Six Rhetorical Works Survive And Another In Fragments. Philosophical Works Include Seven Extant Major Compositions And A Number Of Others; And Some Lost. There Is Also Poetry, Some Original, Some As Translations From The Greek.The Loeb Classical Library Edition Of Cicero Is In Twentynine Volumes.
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- Q: How many pages does 'On Duties' have? A: The book contains four hundred forty-eight pages. This length allows for an in-depth exploration of Cicero's ethical perspectives.
- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The dimensions are four point twenty-five inches in length, zero point ninety-one inches in width, and six point thirty-eight inches in height. These measurements make it portable and easy to handle.
- Q: Who is the author of 'On Duties'? A: The author is Cicero, a prominent Roman lawyer and philosopher. His works have significantly influenced Western political thought.
- Q: What is the primary theme of 'On Duties'? A: The primary theme is the ethics of statesmanship. Cicero discusses moral responsibilities in politics and governance.
- Q: Is 'On Duties' suitable for beginners in classical literature? A: Yes, it is suitable for beginners. The text presents fundamental ethical issues in a way that is accessible to those new to classical literature.
- Q: Is there any adult content in this book? A: No, there is no adult content. The book focuses on ethical and political themes suitable for all readers.
- Q: How can I apply the lessons from 'On Duties' in modern life? A: You can apply its lessons by reflecting on ethical decision-making in leadership roles. Cicero's insights remain relevant for contemporary governance.
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- Q: Does this book include any illustrations or images? A: No, the book does not include illustrations. It focuses solely on Cicero's text and philosophical arguments.
- Q: Can I find this book in libraries? A: Yes, 'On Duties' is typically available in university and public libraries. It is a well-regarded work in classical studies.
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- Q: What is the publisher of 'On Duties'? A: The publisher is Harvard University Press. They are known for their academic publications and quality translations.
- Q: Are there other works by Cicero in this series? A: Yes, the Loeb Classical Library edition includes multiple volumes of Cicero's works, providing a comprehensive collection.