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100 1 _aCicero, Marcus Tullius,
_d107 BCE-44 BCE
245 1 0 _aDe Amicitia, Scipio's Dream
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laelius_de_Amicitia
500 _aRelease date is 2005-02-01
508 _aProduced by Ted Garvin, Charles Franks and the Distributed Proofreaders Team
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFriendship
653 _aNeoplatonism
700 1 _aPeabody, Andrew P.
_q(Andrew Preston),
_d1811-1893
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7491
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