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Cicero and Boethius did more than anyone else to transmit the insights of Greek philosophy to the Latin culture of Western Europe. Cicero’s treatise On Fate, discusses free will and determinism, and Boethius’ Consolation, V also explores the relation of divine foreknowledge to human freedom. Latin text with translation and commentary.

Table of Contents

Preface
Note on Abbreviations
Introduction
Sigla
Text and Translation:
Cicero: On Fate
Appendix: Parallel Texts
Boethius: Consolation of Philosophy IV.5–7 and V
Commentary:
Cicero: On Fate
Appendix: Parallel Texts
Excursus: Terminology for Causes:
Boethius: Consolation of Philosophy IV.5–7 and V
Select Bibliography
Index

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      Publisher: Liverpool University Press
      Publication Date: 12/12/1991
      ISBN13: 9780856684760, 978-0856684760
      ISBN10: 0856684767
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      Literary studies: ancient, classical Ancient history

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Cicero and Boethius did more than anyone else to transmit the insights of Greek philosophy to the Latin culture of Western Europe. Cicero’s treatise On Fate, discusses free will and determinism, and Boethius’ Consolation, V also explores the relation of divine foreknowledge to human freedom. Latin text with translation and commentary.

      Table of Contents

      Preface
      Note on Abbreviations
      Introduction
      Sigla
      Text and Translation:
      Cicero: On Fate
      Appendix: Parallel Texts
      Boethius: Consolation of Philosophy IV.5–7 and V
      Commentary:
      Cicero: On Fate
      Appendix: Parallel Texts
      Excursus: Terminology for Causes:
      Boethius: Consolation of Philosophy IV.5–7 and V
      Select Bibliography
      Index

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