About this title: 'However one defines Man, the same definition applies to us all. This is sufficient proof that there is no essential difference within mankind.' (Laws l.29-30) Cicero's The Republic is an impassioned plea for responsible governement written just before the civil war that ended the Roman Republic in a dialogue following Plato. Drawing on Greek political theory, the work embodies the mature reflections of a Roman ex-consul on the nature of political organization, on justice in society, and on the qualities needed in a statesman. Its sequel, The Laws, expounds the influential doctrine of ...
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Description: Good. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press (United Kingdom)
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780199540112ISBN:019954011X
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 196 High by 129 Wide by 13 deep in mm. (288) 'however one defines man, the same definition applies to us all. this is sufficient proof that there is no essential difference within mankind. ' (laws l.29-30) cicero's the republic is an impassioned plea for responsible governement written just before the civil war that ended the roman republic in a dialogue following plato. drawing on greek political theory, the work embodies the mature reflections of a roman ex-consul on the ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780192832368ISBN:0192832360
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 196x129 mm. (288) cicero's the republic is an impassioned plea for responsible government, based on greek political theory, and written just before the civil war that ended the roman republic. its sequel, the laws, expounds the influential doctrine of natural law, setting out an ideal code for a reformed roman republic that is half in the realm of utopia. this is the first complete english translation of both works since 1928. (Paperback) read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1998-10
ISBN-13:9780192832368ISBN:0192832360
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780199540112ISBN:019954011X
Description: New. Cicero's The Republic is an impassioned plea for responsible government, based on Greek political theory, and written just before the civil war that ended the Roman Republic. Its sequel, The Laws, expounds the influential doctrine of Nat... read more
Description: New. Cicero's The Republic is an impassioned plea for responsible government written just before the civil war that ended the Roman Republic in a dialogue following Plato. This is the first complete English translation of both works for over sixty years a... read more
Description: Very Good. New Ed. 1998 Paperback. Orders usually ship on or before next business day. May have highlighting. We send best copy available. read more
"Required reading for anyone interested in the history of ethics, jurisprudence, or political theory. Absolutely necessary for understanding St. Thomas."
"Read as part of a summer institute on political and constitutional theory. I've been wanting to read Cicero for a while as the Founders drew inspiration from his writings. He is interesting, and like Aristotle he makes some interesting comments on politics and society, but doesn't always seem to point in one direction. For something really different, trying reading his "Scipio's Dream". Now that is far out!"
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