{"product_id":"stoic-paradoxes-a-new-translation-paperback","title":"Stoic Paradoxes: A New Translation - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eQuintus Curtius\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCicero's \"Stoic Paradoxes\" is a brilliant and accessible summary of the six major ethical beliefs of Stoicism. The nature of moral goodness, the possession of virtue, good and bad conduct, the transcendence of wisdom, and the sources of real wealth are all discussed with the author's characteristic intensity and wit. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the only existing modern translation of this little-known classic, as well as the most detailed study. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso included here is Cicero's visionary essay \"The Dream of Scipio,\" which is a compelling testament to his belief in the immortality of the soul. Taken together, these two works provide a glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential thinkers of antiquity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor this special edition, translator Quintus Curtius has returned to the original Latin texts to provide a modern, fresh interpretation of these forgotten classics. Supplementary essays, summaries, textual notes, a bibliography, and an index provide additional guidance, and help present these works to a new generation of readers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuintus Curtius can be found at www.qcurtius.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuintus Curtius is a writer dealing with historical, philosophical, and moral subjects. He is the author of \"Thirty-Seven,\" \"Pantheon,\" \"On Duties,\" \"Sallust: The Conspiracy of Catiline and The War of Jugurtha,\" \"Stoic Paradoxes,\" and other books. He can be found at: www.qcurtius.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 108\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.22 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 28, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52718963065139,"sku":"9781517559403","price":27.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/d2tnVXloWTRTUjJEbGRMM1l2N2xPQT09.webp?v=1763614636","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/stoic-paradoxes-a-new-translation-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}