de Amicitia: On Friendship (1901)

De Amicitia, also known as On Friendship, is a philosophical treatise written by the Roman statesman and philosopher, Marcus Tullius Cicero, in 44 BCE. The book is a dialogue between Cicero and his close friends, Gaius Laelius and Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, in which they discuss the nature and importance of true friendship.Cicero argues that true friendship is based on virtue, mutual trust, and shared values. He believes that friends should be loyal to one another, support each other in times of need, and share each other's joys and sorrows. Cicero also explores the different types of friendships, including those based on utility and pleasure, and argues that these are not true friendships but rather temporary and superficial relationships.Throughout the book, Cicero draws on examples from history and literature to illustrate his points and provide practical advice on how to cultivate and maintain friendships. He also offers insights into the human psyche and the nature of love, arguing that friendship is a higher form of love than romantic or sexual love.De Amicitia is considered one of Cicero's most important works and has been widely read and studied for centuries. It remains a timeless exploration of the nature of friendship and its importance in human life.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.