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The Nature of the Gods

By Cicero

The Nature of the Gods Philosophy

The Nature of the Gods

By Cicero

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Towards the end of his life, Cicero turned away from his oratorical and political career and looked instead to matters of philosophy and religion. The dialogue The Nature of the Gods both explores his own views on these subjects, as a monotheist and member of the Academic School, and considers the opinion of other philosophical schools of the Hellenistic age through the figures of Velleius the Epicurean and Balbus the Stoic. Eloquent, clearly argued and surprisingly modern, it focuses upon a series of fundamental religious questions including: is there a God? If so, does he answer prayers, or intervene in human affairs? Does he know the future? Does morality need the support of religion? Profoundly influential on later thinkers, such as Saint Augustine and Thomas Aquinas, this is a fascinating consideration of fundamental issues of faith and philosophical thought. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
290
Release Date:
1978-08-31
Publication Date:
2004-10-28
Publisher:
Penguin Classics
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0140442650
ISBN13:
9780140442656
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Maximum Reading Age:
99
Weight:
274 g
Height:
111 cm
Width:
181 cm
Thickness:
18 cm
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