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Title: De Amicitia, Scipio's Dream
Note: Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Ted Garvin, Charles Franks and the Distributed Proofreaders Team
Summary: "De Amicitia, Scipio's Dream" by Marcus Tullius Cicero is a philosophical treatise written in the early 1st century BC. This work delves into the nature of friendship through a dialogue that reflects upon the enduring ties between individuals, encapsulated in the friendship between Laelius and Scipio Africanus. Cicero's exploration examines various aspects of friendship, its moral foundations, and its importance in a well-lived life. At the start of the dialogue, Laelius, mourning the death of Scipio, reflects on their deep friendship and the loss he feels. In discussing their bond, he addresses the nature of true friendship, highlighting that it can only exist among good men. Laelius articulates the principles that underpin friendship, arguing against the superficial view that friendships are merely transactional or utilitarian. He affirms that genuine friendship arises from virtue and character rather than need, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the ethical duties and expectations within such relationships. As the conversation unfolds, Laelius offers insights into the essence of friendship, its potential for mutual support during challenging times, and the wisdom required to navigate the complexities of interpersonal bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cicero, Marcus Tullius, 107 BCE-44 BCE
Translator: Peabody, Andrew P. (Andrew Preston), 1811-1893
EBook No.: 7491
Published: Feb 1, 2005
Downloads: 131
Language: English
Subject: Friendship
Subject: Neoplatonism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: De Amicitia, Scipio's Dream
Note: Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Ted Garvin, Charles Franks and the Distributed Proofreaders Team
Summary: "De Amicitia, Scipio's Dream" by Marcus Tullius Cicero is a philosophical treatise written in the early 1st century BC. This work delves into the nature of friendship through a dialogue that reflects upon the enduring ties between individuals, encapsulated in the friendship between Laelius and Scipio Africanus. Cicero's exploration examines various aspects of friendship, its moral foundations, and its importance in a well-lived life. At the start of the dialogue, Laelius, mourning the death of Scipio, reflects on their deep friendship and the loss he feels. In discussing their bond, he addresses the nature of true friendship, highlighting that it can only exist among good men. Laelius articulates the principles that underpin friendship, arguing against the superficial view that friendships are merely transactional or utilitarian. He affirms that genuine friendship arises from virtue and character rather than need, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the ethical duties and expectations within such relationships. As the conversation unfolds, Laelius offers insights into the essence of friendship, its potential for mutual support during challenging times, and the wisdom required to navigate the complexities of interpersonal bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cicero, Marcus Tullius, 107 BCE-44 BCE
Translator: Peabody, Andrew P. (Andrew Preston), 1811-1893
EBook No.: 7491
Published: Feb 1, 2005
Downloads: 131
Language: English
Subject: Friendship
Subject: Neoplatonism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.