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An edition of De Natura deorum (1718)

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De Natura deorum (The Nature of the Gods) is a philosophical dialogue by Roman orator Cicero written in 45 BC. It is laid out in three books, each of which discuss the theology of different Roman and Greek philosophers. The dialogue uses a discussion of Stoic, Epicurean, and skeptical theories to examine fundamental questions of theology.

The dialogue is on the whole narrated by Cicero himself, though he does not play an active part in the discussion. Gaius Velleius represents the Epicurean school, Quintus Lucilius Balbus argues for the Stoics, and Gaius Cotta speaks for Cicero's own Academic skepticism. The first book of the dialogue contains Cicero's introduction, Velleius' case for the Epicurean theology and Cotta's criticism of Epicureanism. Book II focuses on Balbus' explanation and defense of Stoic theology. Book III lays out Cotta's criticism of Balbus' claims.

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Penguin
Language
English
Pages
278

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Roman Gods, Early works to 1800, Theology, Latin language materials, Greek Gods, Theory of Knowledge, Controversial literature, Religion, Philosophy, Divination, Latin literature, Gods, roman, Theology, early works to 1800, God, Gods, Religion, philosophy, Philosophy, ancient, Gods, greek, Cicero, marcus tullius, Pa6308.d4 m3, 211

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Ancient Rome

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The nature of the gods
1998, Oxford UniversityPress
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1997, Clarendon Press
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The nature of the gods.
1972, Penguin
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The nature of the gods.
1972, Penguin
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De natura deorum: Academica
1933, W. Heinemann, ltd., G.P. Putnam's sons
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De natura deorum: Academica; with an English translation by H. Rackham
1933, W. Heinemann
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M. Tullii Ciceronis De natura deorum libri tres
1883, University press, C. J. Clay and sons
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1881, Ginn & Heath
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1881, Ginn
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1880, Univ. Press
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De Natura Deorum Libri Tres
1850, WeidmannscheBuchhandlung, Weidmann

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Translation of De natura deorum.

Includes index.

Bibliography: p. 253-255.

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The Penguin classics, L265, Penguin classics, L265

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Dewey Decimal Class
211
Library of Congress
PA6308.D4 M3, PA3608.D4

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278 p.
Number of pages
278

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OL17754292M
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0140442650
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73166072
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690715
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12296
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767197

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