Tusculan Disputations, Cicero
Tusculan Disputations, Cicero
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Tusculan Disputations

Author: Cicero

Narrator: George Easton

Unabridged: 7 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/17/2023


Synopsis

"Tusculan Disputations" by Cicero is a captivating philosophical work that dives into the realms of human emotions, suffering, and the pursuit of tranquility. In this profound dialogue-based treatise, Cicero explores the nature of human existence and offers philosophical insights to help individuals navigate the challenges and tribulations of life. The book takes its name from the town of Tusculum, where Cicero is depicted as engaging in discussions with his friends on various philosophical topics. Through these dialogues, Cicero tackles fundamental questions regarding grief, pain, fear, and the pursuit of happiness. He draws upon the wisdom of ancient Greek philosophers, including Epicurus, Stoics, and Peripatetics, to shed light on these topics. Read in English, unabridged.

Reviews

Goodreads review by David on June 19, 2020

The Why of Pain 19 June 2020 I must say that some of these ancient philosophical texts can be pretty difficult to read, especially if the translation is written in an older form of English (namely 19th Century English as opposed to modern 21st Century English). Yeah, I did actually find this work to......more

Goodreads review by Fabian on August 08, 2019

Not my favorite work of his but still much better than anything modern „philosophers“ bring to the table.......more

Goodreads review by Big Nate on March 29, 2023

Sometimes he drags on a bit, and the language can get stuffy…but Cicero was a brilliant thinker. Will definitely be reading more from him.......more

Goodreads review by Aaron on January 24, 2019

It seems sadly fitting that I would only get to reading this classic of Stoic philosophy in the immediate aftermath of the APA declaring stoic behavior a psychological problem. This book is outstanding, and those who wish to preserve the intellectual fight against postmodernity could do much worse t......more

Goodreads review by Einzige on October 22, 2020

Genuinely the best introduction I’ve ever read in any philosophical book. It contains a section called arguments which breaks down the entire work into a list of matters discussed and where they occur. So, if you are curious about whether this work would interest you take a look at this section on t......more