02415cam a22003373u 4500 7491 UtSlPG 20260610133208.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PA Cicero, Marcus Tullius, 107 BCE-44 BCE De Amicitia, Scipio's Dream Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laelius_de_Amicitia Release date is 2005-02-01 Produced by Ted Garvin, Charles Franks and the Distributed Proofreaders Team "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.) Original publication data not identified Friendship Neoplatonism Peabody, Andrew P. (Andrew Preston), 1811-1893 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7491 49482 49482