Academica by Marcus Tullius Cicero

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Author Cicero, Marcus Tullius, 107 BCE-44 BCE
Editor Reid, James S. (James Smith), 1846-1926
Title Academica
Note Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Academica" by Marcus Tullius Cicero is a philosophical treatise that likely dates back to the late Roman Republic period. This work delves into the nature of knowledge and the intricacies of epistemology, as Cicero explores the tenets of various philosophical schools and their implications on human understanding. Through the dialogues presented in the text, Cicero engages with significant figures from different philosophical traditions, particularly the Academics, Stoics, and Epicureans. At the start of "Academica," Cicero reflects on his journey as a philosophy student, detailing his early influences from notable philosophers such as Phaedrus, Diodotus, and Philo of Larissa. He illustrates how these encounters shaped his understanding and appreciation of philosophy, particularly the Academic school's emphasis on skepticism and the pursuit of truth. The opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of philosophical questions, as Cicero wrestles with the challenges posed by dogmatism, providing a foundation for the discussions and debates that will unfold in the subsequent sections of the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
Language Latin
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Philosophy -- Early works to 1800
Subject Knowledge, Theory of -- Early works to 1800
Category Text
EBook-No. 14970
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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