02386cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000044001122450032001562640051001883000047002393360026002863370026003123380036003385000086003745000031004605080081004915201316005725340045018886530015019336530017019487000053019658560042020187491UtSlPG20260610133208.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPA1 aCicero, Marcus Tullius,d107 BCE-44 BCE10aDe Amicitia, Scipio's Dream 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laelius_de_Amicitia  aRelease date is 2005-02-01  aProduced by Ted Garvin, Charles Franks and the Distributed Proofreaders Team  a"De Amicitia, Scipio's Dream" by Marcus Tullius Cicero is a philosophical treatise written in the early 1st century BC. This work delves into the nature of friendship through a dialogue that reflects upon the enduring ties between individuals, encapsulated in the friendship between Laelius and Scipio Africanus. Cicero's exploration examines various aspects of friendship, its moral foundations, and its importance in a well-lived life.  At the start of the dialogue, Laelius, mourning the death of Scipio, reflects on their deep friendship and the loss he feels. In discussing their bond, he addresses the nature of true friendship, highlighting that it can only exist among good men. Laelius articulates the principles that underpin friendship, arguing against the superficial view that friendships are merely transactional or utilitarian. He affirms that genuine friendship arises from virtue and character rather than need, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the ethical duties and expectations within such relationships. As the conversation unfolds, Laelius offers insights into the essence of friendship, its potential for mutual support during challenging times, and the wisdom required to navigate the complexities of interpersonal bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFriendship  aNeoplatonism1 aPeabody, Andrew P.q(Andrew Preston),d1811-189340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7491