Cicero ... not enough adjectives of Russian language to describe the great Roman orator, statesman, sage surprising.
The achievements
Due to the works that wrote Cicero - of the state, the policy of emperors and kings, modern researchers are able to accurately describe the events of the past tense.
great Roman sage taught philosophy at its special interpretation, and it has introduced a number of new concepts.For example, the definition of - a set of explanatory signs of any object;progress - climbing, moving ahead, and so on.
beginning of an era of stoicism
One of the most prominent representatives of the philosophy of Stoicism was Cicero.He talked a lot about the fact that the only source of happiness is nothing else than a human virtue.The understanding of the virtues of Cicero put such personal qualities as wisdom, courage, justice, moderation in all endeavors.
Thus, through their teaching and thought Roman sage trying to understand what is the solution to the confrontation of personal gain and moral duty.Analyzing in this matter, Cicero came to the conclusion to the study of practical philosophy.
Culture of Ancient Rome: aesthetics, beauty and eloquence
moral philosopher and cognitive attitude included the indissoluble unity between the high moral eloquence and moral content of the individual.Based on the availability of data of personal qualities, according to Cicero, he could get quite a good speaker.
At the heart of the Roman philosophy lays a solid basis for the ancient Greek culture.Cicero talked about a true comprehension of philosophical thought about the concept of its underlying issues are dependent on real eloquence - they should have every self-respecting Roman.Learning the art of speech - what is necessary for the society of ancient Rome.
Along with the eloquent philosopher emphasized the importance of moral beauty."It is impossible to achieve deep thoughts and true knowledge, if your thoughts are pursuing ignoble purposes" - said Cicero.
literary heritage
addition to deep reasoning Cicero has left a rich literary heritage.It is impossible to describe the volume of essays, speeches and letters;many were recognized during his life, many are published only after several centuries.Most of the works are addressed to specific individuals - friends spokesman Titus pompons and Marcus Tullius Tiro.In total, about 57 manuscripts survived, according to unofficial sources, as much has been lost.
huge worlds are the property of several works of philosophical content: the book "On the orator", "speaker" and "Brutus".Here Cicero talks about the ideal method of teaching and instilling skills of oratory and thinks about the issues of individual style of the speaker.
It is particularly noteworthy works of political content.The most famous today are the works "On the State", "Laws".Here Cicero, whose biography includes management experience, talks about the structure of the ideal state.The ideas that he has placed in each of its work, have been implemented by the Roman constitution: the successful combination of bodies such as the Senate, consulate and a popular assembly.
to write later works Cicero used Latin as the main language by which tried to find a solution to the problems of the ancient Greek philosophers.A lot of information can be podcherpnut philosopher of correspondence that was addressed to well-known personalities.Total remained about 4 meetings letters.
Value philosophies future
Thanks philosopher Roman era came to light classical Latin fiction impregnated wisdoms of oratory, as well as a deep philosophical thought.If initially to this literary movement was drawn to a small amount of attention, in the following centuries it was considered the best and most exemplary.
After the death of Cicero were compared with a large number of speakers, among whom was the famous Demosthenes - a representative of the Greek culture and oratory.After more than 100 years, this comparison is one of the most controversial and interesting.
philosophical doctrine Marcus Tullius appreciated not only in the era of modernity, but in the Middle Ages finicky and bright New Times, where the recognition of the views of the past as the current was a rarity.Cicero believed that the main criterion for the value of man is his education, which can be donated to a Greek culture.He first used the term to refer to humanitas educated, well-read and generally educated person has certain moral qualities.
