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Tusculan Disputations

Author
Cicero
Read by
George Easton
Language
English
Length
7 hours
ISBN
9781787366732
Published
18 May 2023
Imprint
Adelphi Press
  • philosophy
  • human emotions
  • suffering
  • tranquility
  • grief
  • pain
  • fear
  • happiness
  • Epicurus
  • Stoicism

Description

"Tusculan Disputations" by Cicero is a captivating philosophical work that dives into the realms of human emotions, suffering, and the pursuit of tranquility. In this profound dialogue-based treatise, Cicero explores the nature of human existence and offers philosophical insights to help individuals navigate the challenges and tribulations of life. The book takes its name from the town of Tusculum, where Cicero is depicted as engaging in discussions with his friends on various philosophical topics. Through these dialogues, Cicero tackles fundamental questions regarding grief, pain, fear, and the pursuit of happiness. He draws upon the wisdom of ancient Greek philosophers, including Epicurus, Stoics, and Peripatetics, to shed light on these topics. Read in English, unabridged.

Author

Cicero was a Roman philosopher, politician, lawyer, orator, political theorist, consul, and constitutionalist. He came from a wealthy municipal family of the Roman equestrian order, and is considered one of Rome's greatest orators and prose stylists.

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