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Cicero on politics and the limits of reason : the republic and laws /

"A prolific philosopher who also held Rome's highest political office, Cicero was uniquely qualified to write on political philosophy. In this book Professor Atkins provides a fresh interpretation of Cicero's central political dialogues - the Republic and Laws. Devoting careful attent...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Atkins, Jed W. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2013.
Series:Cambridge classical studies.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • 1. Reading the Republic
  • 2. The dream of Scipio and the science of politics
  • 3. Constitutional change and the mixed constitution
  • 4. Political society and citizens' rights
  • 5. Natural law
  • 6. Legislation for the best practicable regime
  • Conclusion.