Marcus Tullius Cicero Livres

Le traité sur l'amitié - de Amicitia -, qu'on trouvera ici dans une traduction nouvelle, est un des derniers textes de Cicéron. Pour le célèbre avocat romain, l'amitié est le bien fondamental : " Je me demande, écrit-il, si, à part la sagesse, les dieux ont donné aux hommes quelque chose de meilleur. " Comment choisir ses amis ?Comment les mériter ? Comment les garder ? Sur tous ces points, les réflexions de Cicéron n'ont pas pris une ride. " A relire dans une nouvelle traduction ce superbe texte de Cicéron écrit cinquante ans avant Jésus-Christ, on se dit que l'amitié est le sentiment le plus élevé mais aussi le plus difficile à vivre dans toutes ses vertus. ", Tahar Ben Jelloun.

"Dans la vie, il faut, je crois, observer la loi qui est gardée dans les festins des Grecs : "Qu'il boive ou qu'il s'en aille !" C'est raisonnable : que l'on jouisse comme les autres et avec eux du plaisir de boire ; ou bien que l'homme sobre ne se heurte pas à la violence des ivrognes et qu'il s'en aille d'abord ; de même quitte, en prenant la fuite, les injustices du sort si tu ne peux les supporter." Avec clarté et pragmatisme, Cicéron se propose de nous guider sur les chemins de la sagesse et du bonheur.

Exploring the philosophy of Epicureanism, this collection features six essential works that delve into the pursuit of pleasure, the nature of the universe, and the contrast between Stoicism and Epicurean thought. Key texts include Epicurus's letters and doctrines, Cicero's examination of good and evil, Lucretius's insights on nature, and essays by Temple and Hicks that further illuminate Epicurean beliefs. Together, these writings provide a comprehensive understanding of Epicurean philosophy and its significance in the broader context of ancient thought.

Lawyer, philosopher, statesman and defender of Rome’s Republic, Cicero was a master of eloquence, and his pure literary and oratorical style and strict sense of morality have been a powerful influence on European literature and thought for over two thousand years in matters of politics, philosophy, and faith. This selection demonstrates the diversity of his writings, and includes letters to friends and statesmen on Roman life and politics; the vitriolic Second Philippic Against Antony; and his two most famous philosophical treatises, On Duties and On Old Age - a celebration of his own declining years. Written at a time of brutal political and social change, Cicero’s lucid ethical writings formed the foundation of the Western liberal tradition in political and moral thought that continues to this day.

Focusing on the pleasures and benefits of philosophy, Cicero's Tusculan Disputations serves as an accessible introduction for the Roman populace. This work showcases his vast philosophical insights, reflecting his enduring influence on thought and rhetoric throughout history. Through engaging discussions, Cicero aims to enrich the intellectual landscape of his time, making complex ideas approachable for a broader audience.

We know more of Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 43 BCE), lawyer, orator, politician and philosopher, than of any other Roman. Besides much else, his work conveys the turmoil of his time, and the part he played in a period that saw the rise and fall of Julius Caesar in a tottering republic.