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On the Commonwealth

On the Commonwealth

Cicero, Marcus Tullius
Sabine, George Holland

Hardcover

PhilosophyAncient RomeGeneral Political Science

ISBN10: 1432610244
ISBN13: 9781432610241
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 11 2004
Pages: 288
Weight: 1.25
Height: 0.98 Width: 6.24 Depth: 9.30
Language: English
On the Commonwealth is a philosophical treatise written by the ancient Roman statesman and orator, Marcus Tullius Cicero. The book is a dialogue between Cicero and his friend, Marcus Laelius, in which they discuss the nature of the ideal state and the principles of good government. Cicero argues that the purpose of government is to promote the common good and that the best form of government is a mixed constitution that combines elements of monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy. He also emphasizes the importance of justice, virtue, and the rule of law in maintaining a stable and prosperous society. The book is considered one of Cicero's most important works and a key text in the development of Western political thought. It is still studied and debated by scholars and politicians today.1929. This translation is accompanied by an interesting introduction describing in some detail Cicero's theory of the state and the sources of that theory along with commentary. Introduction: The Commonwealth and its Author; The Political Theory of the Stoics; Cicero's Political Theory; The Institutions of the Ideal Commonwealth. Part 2: Cicero on the Commonwealth.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.

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