On Duties by Marcus Tullius Cicero
Benjamin Patrick Newton's translation of Cicero's On Duties is the most complete edition of a text that has been considered a source of moral authority throughout classical, medieval, and modern times. It features an introduction, outline, footnotes, interpretative essay, glossary, and indexes, making Cicero's thought accessible.-
Introduction to the Reading of Hegel
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Gorgias
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The Theban Plays
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Philosophy of Plato and Aristotle
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The Education of Cyrus
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The Anabasis of Cyrus
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Hegel's Lectures on the Philosophy of World History
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Averroes on Plato's "Republic"
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Letters from Rousseau
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Memorabilia
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"on the Republic" and "on the Laws"
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The Shorter Writings
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Politics and the Arts
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The Political Writings
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Plato's Dialogue on Friendship
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The Roots of Political Philosophy
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Phaedrus
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Protagoras and Meno
Newton's translation is an exemplary accomplishment, scrupulously bringing Cicero's great work to life in English for perhaps the first timeIt merits the translator's equivalent of summa cum laude: to an unprecedented degree, Newton's On Duties is Cicero's On Duties.
- Eli Friedland (Interpretation)Benjamin Patrick Newton is Assistant Professor of Political Science and Coordinator of the Legal Studies Program at Tarleton State University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781501704529 |
| ISBN 10 | 1501704524 |
| Title | On Duties |
| Author | Marcus Tullius Cicero |
| Series | Agora Editions |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cornell University Press |
| Year published | 2016-07-28 |
| Number of pages | 277 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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