Description
In the two Books ofDe divinatione Cicero considers beliefs concerning fate and the possibility of prediction: in the first book he puts the (principally Stoic) case for them in the mouth of his brother Quintus; in the second, speaking in his own person, he argues against them. In this new translation of, and commentary on, Book One - the first in English for over 80 years - David Wardle guides the reader through the course of Cicero's argument, giving particular attention to the traditional Roman and the philosophical conception of divination.
About the Author
David Wardle is Professor of Classics and Ancient History, University of Cape Town.
Reviews
David Wardle's excellent commentary will prove essential for all serious students of Greek philosophy in its wider cultural context, ancient history, Latin literature and Roman religion. * Hans-Friedrich Mueller, Acta Classica *
Wardle's commentary will stand for decades to come as a worthy modern counterpart and complement to Pease's grand opus * J. Linderski, Scholia Reviews *
Book Information
ISBN 9780199297924
Author David Wardle
Format Paperback
Page Count 488
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 591g
Dimensions(mm) 214mm * 137mm * 25mm
About the Author
David Wardle is Professor of Classics and Ancient History, University of Cape Town.
Reviews
David Wardle's excellent commentary will prove essential for all serious students of Greek philosophy in its wider cultural context, ancient history, Latin literature and Roman religion. * Hans-Friedrich Mueller, Acta Classica *
Wardle's commentary will stand for decades to come as a worthy modern counterpart and complement to Pease's grand opus * J. Linderski, Scholia Reviews *
Book Information
ISBN 9780199297924
Author David Wardle
Format Paperback
Page Count 488
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 591g
Dimensions(mm) 214mm * 137mm * 25mm
