The Nature of the Gods

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Cicero P. G. Walsh (Emeritus Professor of Humanity, Emeritus Professor of Humanity, University of Glasgow)

The Nature of the Gods

Cicero, P. G. Walsh (Emeritus Professor of Humanity, Emeritus Professor of Humanity, University of Glasgow)

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World Scientific
12 June 2008

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Literary essays; Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500; Nature & existence of God; Ancient religions & mythologies

Series: Oxford World's Classics

`My present intention is to clear myself of any suspicion of partiality by presenting the views of the generality of philosophers concerning the nature of the gods.' Cicero's philosophical works are now exciting renewed interest, in part because he provides vital evidence of the views of the (largely lost) Greek philosophers of the Hellenistic age, and partly because of the light he casts on the intellectual life of first century Rome. The Nature of the Gods is a text of central significance, presenting a detailed account of the theologies of the Epicureans and of the Stoics, together with the critical objections to these doctrines raised by the Academic school. When these Greek theories of deity are translated into the Roman context, a fascinating clash of ideologies results. This fine translation by P. G. Walsh includes a summary of the Text, and an Index and Glossary of Names.

By: Cicero
Edited and translated by: P. G. Walsh (Emeritus Professor of Humanity Emeritus Professor of Humanity University of Glasgow)
Imprint: World Scientific
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 195mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 199g
ISBN: 9780199540068
ISBN 10: 0199540063
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 12 June 2008
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Nature of the Gods

`The translation is both lively and accurate; the introduction is judicious and informative. The notes are especially strong on the identification of the many historical references in the work.' Phronesis 02/02/1999