Cicero’s Philosophy

Stefano Maso

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Cicero’s Philosophy

Stefano Maso

Language: English

Published/Copyright: 2022

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Volume 3 | Trends in Classics - Key Perspectives on Classical Research

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Cicero was not only a great Roman politician, lawyer and orator: he also dealt extensively with philosophy, which he believed constituted the surest foundation for his commitment to civic affairs. Not limiting himself to the translation of previous philosophical thought, he critically addressed central theoretical questions, and thereby made a lasting impact on Roman intellectual life. This book offers a modern guide to interpretations of Cicero’s philosophical studies, one that ranges across his numerous philosophical works. Addressed to students and scholars of ancient philosophy, and to interested readers in the humanities more generally, the volume aims to break down the boundaries between the philosophical, literary and linguistic dimensions of Cicero’s highly influential oeuvre.

Stefano Maso is a full professor in Ancient Philosophy at the University of Ca’ Foscari – Venice. Among his books are: Grasp and Dissent: Cicero and Epicurean Philosophy (Brepols 2015); Epicurus on Eidola: Peri Phuseos Book II. Update, Proposals, and Discussions (ed. with F. Masi, Hakkert 2015). He is co-editor of “Lexis. Poetica, retorica e comunicazione nella tradizione classica”.

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Stefano Maso, Università Ca' Foscari, Venice, Italy.

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"All in all, this is a good introductory handbook to Cicero’s philosophy: stimulating, clear, and very easy to follow. It will be of most value to graduate students and those approaching Cicero’s philosophical works for the first time." Sean McConnell in: BMCR 2022.10.35

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	I
Preface Publicly Available Download PDF	V
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	IX
List of Abbreviations or Sigla Publicly Available Download PDF	XI
1 Cicero’s Philosophical Apprenticeship Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	1
2 Cicero’s Philosophical Employment Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	18
3 Contemporary Research on Cicero as a Philosopher Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	48
4 Problems in Cicero’s Philosophy Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	75
5 Cicero’s Philosophical Vocabulary Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	116
6 Epilogue Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	148
Bibliography Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	151
Index Rerum et Nominum Antiquorum Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	163
Index Nominum Recentiorum Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	167
Index Locorum Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	171

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eBook published on:

January 19, 2022

eBook ISBN:

9783110661835

Paperback published on:

January 31, 2022

Paperback ISBN:

9783110658392

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Front matter:

14

Main content:

178

https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110661835

eBook ISBN: 9783110661835

Paperback ISBN: 9783110658392

Keywords for this book

Cicero; Ancient philosophy; Stoicism; Academic school

Audience(s) for this book

Students of Ancient History, Ancient Philosophy and Science, Roman Philosophy.

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