Cicero De Amicitia, On Friendship

Cicero De Amicitia, On Friendship: And Scipio's Dream is a book written by the renowned Roman philosopher and orator, Marcus Tullius Cicero. The book was originally published in 44 BC and has been translated into various languages over the years. The English version of the book was published in 1884.The book is divided into two parts. The first part, On Friendship (De Amicitia), is a philosophical treatise on the nature of friendship. Cicero explores the concept of friendship, its benefits and challenges, and the qualities that make a good friend. He draws on examples from history and literature to illustrate his points and provides practical advice on how to cultivate and maintain friendships.The second part of the book, Scipio's Dream (Somnium Scipionis), is a fictional dialogue between Cicero and Scipio Africanus, a Roman general and statesman. In the dialogue, Scipio describes a dream he had in which he visited the afterlife and received a lesson on the nature of the universe and the role of human beings in it. The dream provides a framework for Cicero to expound on his philosophical ideas about the cosmos, morality, and the human condition.Overall, Cicero De Amicitia, On Friendship: And Scipio's Dream is a classic work of philosophy and literature that offers insights into the nature of friendship, the human experience, and the meaning of life. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient philosophy or the history of ideas.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.