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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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Oxford University Press
Language
English
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230

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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
2008, Oxford University Press
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The nature of the gods
1998, Oxford UniversityPress
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The nature of the gods
1997, Clarendon Press
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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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M. Tullii Ciceronis De natura deorum libri tres
1881, Ginn & Heath
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De natura deorum, libri tres
1881, Ginn
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De natura deorum, libri tres
1880, Univ. Press
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De Natura Deorum Libri Tres
1850, WeidmannscheBuchhandlung, Weidmann

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [xlii]-xlv) and index.

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Early works to 1800.

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Library of Congress
PA6308.D4 W35 2008,

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Pagination
lv, 230 p. ;
Number of pages
230

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OL22855133M
ISBN 13
9780199540068
LCCN
2008482133
OCLC/WorldCat
223948487
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12296
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OL67545W

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