De Amicitia

De Amicitia, also known as On Friendship, is a philosophical treatise written by the ancient Roman statesman and philosopher, Cicero. The book explores the nature of friendship and its importance in human life. Cicero uses a dialogue format to discuss the topic, with the main characters being his friend Atticus and two younger men, Scaevola and Laelius. Cicero argues that friendship is essential for a happy and fulfilling life and that true friendship can only exist between virtuous individuals. He also discusses the different types of friendship, including those based on utility or pleasure, and argues that these are not as valuable as friendships based on mutual respect and admiration. Throughout the book, Cicero draws on examples from history and literature to illustrate his points, including the friendship between Scipio Africanus and Laelius, and the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus in Homer's Iliad. De Amicitia has been widely read and studied throughout history and is considered a classic work on the subject of friendship. It is also notable for its insights into ancient Roman society and culture. This particular edition of the book was published in 1901 and includes an introduction and notes by Andrew P. Peabody.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.