Publisher's Synopsis
""The Tusculan Disputations"" is a philosophical work by the Roman statesman and orator Marcus Tullius Cicero, written in the first century BC. The book is divided into five books, each discussing a different topic related to the human condition and the pursuit of happiness. The first book deals with the fear of death and how to overcome it, while the second book discusses the nature of pain and how to endure it. The third book explores the role of virtue in achieving happiness, and the fourth book delves into the concept of the passions and how they affect human behavior. The fifth and final book discusses the role of wisdom and how it can be attained through philosophical inquiry. Cicero draws on the ideas of various Greek philosophers, such as Epicurus and Stoicism, to develop his own unique perspective on these topics. ""The Tusculan Disputations"" is considered one of Cicero's most important works and has been studied and admired for centuries for its insights into human nature and the pursuit of happiness. This edition of the book was published in 1758.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.
