Cicero's letters are saturated with learned philosophical allusions
and arguments. This innovative study shows just how fundamental
these are for understanding Cicero's philosophical activities and
for explaining the enduring interest of his ethical and political
thought. Dr McConnell draws particular attention to Cicero's
treatment of Plato's Seventh Letter and his views on the
relationship between philosophy and politics. He also illustrates
the various ways in which Cicero finds philosophy an appealing and
effective mode of self-presentation and a congenial, pointed medium
for talking to his peers about ethical and political concerns. The
book offers a range of fresh insights into the impressive scope and
sophistication of Cicero's epistolary and philosophical practice
and the vibrancy of the philosophical environment of the first
century BC. A new picture emerges of Cicero the philosopher and
philosophy's place in Roman political culture.
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