Length1h 48m
About this audiobook
In "De Amicitia, Scipio's Dream," Marcus Tullius Cicero explores the profound nature of friendship through a philosophical dialog that intertwines moral distinction with personal relationships. Written during the late Roman Republic, this text employs a sophisticated blend of rhetoric and philosophical discourse, reflective of Socratic tradition. Cicero examines various virtues that underpin true friendship, juxtaposing them against the backdrop of political turmoil, thus reflecting the complexities of human relationships amid societal discord. The allegorical dream sequences bring a unique literary flair, blending narrative with ethical reflection, ultimately emphasizing the formative power of genuine bonds. Cicero, a statesman, orator, and philosopher, was deeply influenced by both Stoic and Academic thought, which undoubtedly shaped his conception of friendship. Living through a tumultuous era marked by political strife and personal loss, Cicero's insights draw from both his public life and private experiences. His emphasis on ethical integrity and the importance of social bonds is a testament to his belief in the necessity of friendship as a moral anchor during challenging times. For readers seeking an in-depth understanding of human relationships, "De Amicitia, Scipio's Dream" offers a timeless exploration of the ethical dimensions of friendship that resonates through centuries. Cicero's eloquent prose and profound insights make this work an essential read for anyone interested in philosophy, ethics, or the human condition.
Audiobook details
GenrePhilosophy
Length1 hr 48 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2INTRODUCTION
3SCIPIO'S DREAM.
4SCIPIO'S DREAM.
Cicero's Tusculan DisputationsMarcus Tullius Cicero13h 15m$1 · $0.00
On invention — 85 BCMarcus Tullius Cicero7h 26m$1 · $0.00
Paradoxe der StoikerMarcus Tullius Cicero2h 7m$1 · $0.00
Cicero: Paradoxe der StoikerMarcus Tullius Cicero2h 7m$1 · $0.00
Cicero's Brutus or History of Famous Orators; also His Orator, or Accomplished SpeakerMarcus Tullius Cicero9h 29m$2 · $0.00
Treatises on Friendship and Old AgeMarcus Tullius Cicero1h 23m$2 · $0.00
Lälius oder von der FreundschaftMarcus Tullius Cicero3h 4m$2 · $0.00
Lälius oder von der Freundschaft - Laelius de amicitiaMarcus Tullius Cicero4h 34m$1 · $0.00
For Aulus Caecina — 69 BCMarcus Tullius Cicero1h 57m$1 · $0.00
Against VerresMarcus Tullius Cicero19h 58m$1 · $0.00
Die Ethik: Gesammelte SchriftenMarcus Tullius Cicero24h 32m$2 · $0.00
For Aulus Caecina — 69 BCMarcus Tullius Cicero3h 6m$1 · $0.00
Reden gegen Verres: Ciceros meisterhafte Rhetorik in seiner bekannteste GerichtsredeMarcus Tullius Cicero22h 53m$2 · $0.00
Treatises on Friendship and Old AgeMarcus Tullius Cicero4h 10m$2 · $0.00
Paradoxe der StoikerMarcus Tullius Cicero2h 7m$2 · $0.00
Cicero: Paradoxe der StoikerMarcus Tullius Cicero2h 7m$1 · $0.00
Von den Pflichten: Standardwerk antiker EthikMarcus Tullius Cicero10h 20m$2 · $0.00
Vom StaatMarcus Tullius Cicero7h 21m$2 · $0.00
Die Ethik - Gesammelte Beiträge von Marcus Tullius CiceroMarcus Tullius Cicero23h 23m$1 · $0.00
Plato: Complete WorksPlato141h 44m$2 · $0.00
WitnessAriel Burger8h 1m$20 · $0.00
Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus GarveyMarcus Mosiah Garvey3h 1m$2 · $0.00
Feeling Is The SecretNeville Goddard44m5 (1)$2 · $0.00
The Way to a Beautiful WorldJames Norbury44m$9 · $0.00
The Collected Works of Friedrich NietzscheFriedrich Nietzsche92h$2 · $0.00
The Practicing StoicWard Farnsworth9h 56m$20
Moral Letters to LuciliusLucius Annaeus Seneca25h 38m$2 · $0.00
THE THREE CRITIQUES: The Critique of Pure Reason, The Critique of Practical Reason & The Critique of JudgmentImmanuel Kant46h 10m$1 · $0.00
The Complete Essays of MontaigneMichel de Montaigne45h 30m$2 · $0.00
The Origin of OthersToni Morrison2h 25m$20
The LawFrédéric Bastiat2h 7m$10
IlluminationsWalter Benjamin10h 12m$20 · $0.00
Tâo Teh KingLaozi2h 38m$2 · $0.00
Buddhist Boot CampTimber Hawkeye2h 39m$18 · $0.00
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Change Your MindRJ Spina7h 5m$17
SUMMA THEOLOGICAThomas Aquinas282h 57m$1 · $0.00
The Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius AntoninusEmperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius6h 24m$1 · $0.00
Crime and PunishmentFyodor Dostoevsky23h 11m$12 · $0.00
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