Cicero's Three Books Of Offices, Or Moral Duties (1871) - Cicero, Marcus Tullius
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Cicero's Three Books of Offices, or Moral Duties, is a classic work of philosophy that was originally written by the Roman statesman and philosopher, Marcus Tullius Cicero. This book was first published in 44 BC, and it is considered one of Cicero's most influential works.The book is divided into three sections, each of which explores a different aspect of moral duty. The first section focuses on the duties that individuals owe to themselves, such as the importance of cultivating virtue and the need to avoid vices. The second section explores the duties that individuals owe to others, such as…mehr

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Cicero's Three Books of Offices, or Moral Duties, is a classic work of philosophy that was originally written by the Roman statesman and philosopher, Marcus Tullius Cicero. This book was first published in 44 BC, and it is considered one of Cicero's most influential works.The book is divided into three sections, each of which explores a different aspect of moral duty. The first section focuses on the duties that individuals owe to themselves, such as the importance of cultivating virtue and the need to avoid vices. The second section explores the duties that individuals owe to others, such as the importance of treating others with respect and compassion. Finally, the third section discusses the duties that individuals owe to society as a whole, such as the importance of contributing to the common good.Throughout the book, Cicero draws on examples from history and literature to illustrate his points, and he argues that moral duty is essential for a happy and fulfilling life. He also emphasizes the importance of reason and wisdom in making moral decisions, and he stresses the need for individuals to act with integrity and honesty in all aspects of their lives.This edition of Cicero's Three Books of Offices was translated into English by Cyrus R. Edmonds and was first published in 1871. It includes an introduction by the translator, as well as notes and annotations to help readers better understand the text. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, ethics, or Roman history and culture.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.
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Marcus Tullius Cicero (3 January 106 BC - 7 December 43 BC) was a Roman statesman, orator, lawyer and philosopher, who served as consul in the year 63 BC. He came from a wealthy municipal family of the Roman equestrian order, and is considered one of Rome's greatest orators and prose stylists. His influence on the Latin language was immense: it has been said that subsequent prose was either a reaction against or a return to his style, not only in Latin but in European languages up to the 19th century. Cicero introduced the Romans to the chief schools of Greek philosophy and created a Latin philosophical vocabulary (with neologisms such as evidentia, humanitas, qualitas, quantitas, and essentia), distinguishing himself as a translator and philosopher. Though he was an accomplished orator and successful lawyer, Cicero believed his political career was his most important achievement. It was during his consulship that the second Catilinarian conspiracy attempted to overthrow the government through an attack on the city by outside forces, and Cicero suppressed the revolt by summarily and controversially executing five conspirators. During the chaotic latter half of the 1st century BC marked by civil wars and the dictatorship of Gaius Julius Caesar, Cicero championed a return to the traditional republican government. Following Julius Caesar's death, Cicero became an enemy of Mark Antony in the ensuing power struggle, attacking him in a series of speeches. He was proscribed as an enemy of the state by the Second Triumvirate and consequently executed by soldiers operating on their behalf in 43 BC after having been intercepted during an attempted flight from the Italian peninsula. His severed hands and head were then, as a final revenge of Mark Antony, displayed on the Rostra.