"On the Republic" and "On the Laws" by Marcus Tullius Cicero (English) Paperback

Description: "On the Republic" and "On the Laws" by Marcus Tullius Cicero, David Fott David Fotts vigorous yet elegant English translations of Ciceros major works of political philosophy are the first to appear since publication of the latest critical edition of the Latin texts. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Ciceros On the Republic and On the Laws are his major works of political philosophy. They offer his fullest treatment of fundamental political questions: Why should educated people have any concern for politics? Is the best form of government simple, or is it a combination of elements from such simple forms as monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy? Can politics be free of injustice? The two works also help us to think about natural law, which many people have considered since ancient times to provide a foundation of unchanging, universal principles of justice. On the Republic features a defense of politics against those who advocated abstinence from public affairs. It defends a mixed constitution, the actual arrangement of offices in the Roman Republic, against simple forms of government. The Republic also supplies material for students of Roman history-as does On the Laws. The Laws, moreover, presents the results of Ciceros reflections as to how the republic needed to change in order not only to survive but also to promote justice David Fotts vigorous yet elegant English translation is faithful to the originals.It is the first to appear since publication of the latest critical edition of the Latin texts. This book contains an introduction that both places Cicero in his historical context and explicates the timeless philosophical issues that he treats. The volume also provides a chronology of Ciceros life, outlines of the two works, and indexes of personal names and important terms. Author Biography Cicero was a preeminent Roman statesman, orator, and philosopher who introduced philosophy into Rome, and through Rome, into Christendom and the modern world. David Fott is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He is the author of John Dewey: Americas Philosopher of Democracy. Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Note on the Text and the Translation Chronology of Ciceros Life Outlines of On the Republic and On the Laws On the Republic (with explanatory notes) Book 1 Book 2 Book 3 Book 4 Book 5 Book 6 Fragments of Uncertain Location On the Laws (with explanatory notes) Book 1 Book 2 Book 3 Fragments Selected Bibliography Index of Personal Names Index of Terms Review "Fott accomplishes what he has set out to do: provide an accessible translation that focuses more on the text than on the secondary scholarship. Fotts translation will prove a handy reference guide for anyone interested in either or both of these political works. It would be exceptionally well-suited for an undergraduate class on cicero, Roman philosophy, or the reception of Greek philosophy by the Romans, and I look forward to adopting it for my own students."-Polis, The Journal for Ancient Greek Political Thought -- Jonathan Zarecki "David Fott locates Cicero and his ideas within contemporary debates regarding the nature of republicanism and the nature of liberty-debates that are at the center of many of the theoretical, moral/intellectual, and political writings being produced today. This book is useful in the clarification of significant controversies regarding the nature of Ciceros thought, as well as its relation to its sources. Fotts clear style is both genial and felicitous, and his books intellectual rigor, theoretical sophistication, and historical sensitivity are impressive."-Benedetto Fontana, Baruch College of CUNY, author of Hegemony and Power: On the Relation between Gramsci and Machiavelli "This is an excellent book. David Fotts scrupulously accurate and smoothly readable translation makes Ciceros precise use of terms available to the English reader. And of course these two works by Cicero are of the greatest value for our continuing inquiries into republican government."-James H. Nichols, Claremont McKenna College Long Description Ciceros On the Republic and On the Laws are his major works of political philosophy. They offer his fullest treatment of fundamental political questions: Why should educated people have any concern for politics? Is the best form of government simple, or is it a combination of elements from such simple forms as monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy? Can politics be free of injustice? The two works also help us to think about natural law, which many people have considered since ancient times to provide a foundation of unchanging, universal principles of justice. On the Republic features a defense of politics against those who advocated abstinence from public affairs. It defends a mixed constitution, the actual arrangement of offices in the Roman Republic, against simple forms of government. The Republic also supplies material for students of Roman history?as does On the Laws . The Laws , moreover, presents the results of Ciceros reflections as to how the republic needed to change in order not only to survive but also to promote justiceDavid Fott?s vigorous yet elegant English translation is faithful to the originals. It is the first to appear since publication of the latest critical edition of the Latin texts. This book contains an introduction that both places Cicero in his historical context and explicates the timeless philosophical issues that he treats. The volume also provides a chronology of Cicero?s life, outlines of the two works, and indexes of personal names and important terms. Review Quote "This is an excellent book. David Fotts scrupulously accurate and smoothly readable translation makes Ciceros precise use of terms available to the English reader. And of course these two works by Cicero are of the greatest value for our continuing inquiries into republican government."-James H. Nichols, Claremont McKenna College Details ISBN080147891X Author David Fott Short Title ON THE REPUBLIC & ON THE LAWS Publisher Cornell University Press Series Agora Editions Language English Translator David Fott ISBN-10 080147891X ISBN-13 9780801478918 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 320.1 Imprint Cornell University Press Place of Publication Ithaca Country of Publication United States Birth 106 B.C. Death 43 B.C. Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-12-31 UK Release Date 2013-12-31 AU Release Date 2013-12-31 NZ Release Date 2013-12-31 US Release Date 2013-12-31 Pages 240 Alternative 9780801452239 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159669832;

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