Cicero De Natura Deorum Book I [Paperback]

Edition, with Introduction and Commentary, of this key work of Epicurean theology and Roman philosophy.This is an edition of the Latin text, with accompanying commentary suitable for students, of the first book of Cicero's essay, On the Nature of the Gods. It is a dialogue comprising an exposition and refutation of the theology of the Epicurean philosophical school as well as a history of ancient reflections on the gods. Prefaced to the dialogue is Cicero's general justification for writing on philosophy. In the Introduction Professor Dyck sets the work into the context of Cicero's intellectual development and of ancient views of the deity.This is an edition of the Latin text, with accompanying commentary suitable for students, of the first book of Cicero's essay, On the Nature of the Gods. It is a dialogue comprising an exposition and refutation of the theology of the Epicurean philosophical school as well as a history of ancient reflections on the gods. Prefaced to the dialogue is Cicero's general justification for writing on philosophy. In the Introduction Professor Dyck sets the work into the context of Cicero's intellectual development and of ancient views of the deity.This edition of the Latin text, with accompanying commentary, of the first book of Cicero's essay, On the Nature of the Gods comprises an exposition and refutation of the theology of the Epicurean philosophical school as well as a history of ancient reflections on the gods. Prefaced to the dialogue is Cicero's general justification for writing on philosophy. In his introduction, Andrew Dyck analyzes the work in the context of Cicero's intellectual development and of ancient views of the deity.Introduction; M. Tvlli Ciceronis de Natvra Deorvm Liber I; Commentary; Appendix: prose rhythm. This new commentary focuses almost exclusively on philosophical issues and stylistics, offering clear discussion helpful to novice and expert alike...it is without question a welcome addition to the growing body ofl3Ñ