Book detail: Three Books of Offices; Or, Moral Duties: Also His Cato Major, an Essay on Old Age; Laelius, an Essay on Friendship; Paradoxes; Scipio's Dream; and Letter to Quintus on the Duties of a Magistrate. Literally Translated, with Notes, Designed to Exhibit a Comparative View of the Opinions of Cicero, and Those of Modern Moralists and Ethical Philosophers is presented as a focused source page for quotations connected with this book, collection, transcript, or source record.
The book features a literal translation of Cicero's texts, accompanied by notes that provide context and analysis. It includes essays on the moral duties of individuals, the challenges of old age, the nature of friendship, and the responsibilities of a magistrate. The comparative perspective aims to highlight the enduring relevance of Cicero's ideas in the context of modern ethical thought.
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