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De Natura deorum (The Nature of the Gods) is a philosophical dialogue by Roman orator Cicero written in 45 BC. It is laid out in three books, each of which discuss the theology of different Roman and Greek philosophers. The dialogue uses a discussion of Stoic, Epicurean, and skeptical theories to examine fundamental questions of theology.
The dialogue is on the whole narrated by Cicero himself, though he does not play an active part in the discussion. Gaius Velleius represents the Epicurean school, Quintus Lucilius Balbus argues for the Stoics, and Gaius Cotta speaks for Cicero's own Academic skepticism. The first book of the dialogue contains Cicero's introduction, Velleius' case for the Epicurean theology and Cotta's criticism of Epicureanism. Book II focuses on Balbus' explanation and defense of Stoic theology. Book III lays out Cotta's criticism of Balbus' claims.
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Roman Gods, Early works to 1800, Theology, Latin language materials, Greek Gods, Theory of Knowledge, Controversial literature, Religion, Philosophy, Divination, Latin literature, Gods, roman, Theology, early works to 1800, God, Gods, Religion, philosophy, Philosophy, ancient, Gods, greek, Cicero, marcus tullius, Pa6308.d4 m3, 211Times
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M. Tullii Ciceronis De natura deorum libri tres
1883, University press, C. J. Clay and sons
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M. Tullii Ciceronis De natura deorum libri tres. Cum notis integris Paul. Manucii, Pet. Victorii, Jo. Camerarii. Dion. Lambini, Fulv. Ursini, Joan. Walkeri. Recensuit, suisque animadversionibus illustravit ac emaculavit Joannes Davisius, ...
1744, typis academicis excudebat J. Bentham, impensis Gul. Thurlbourn et J. & P. Knapton, Londin.
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Microfilm. Woodbridge, CT Research Publications, Inc., 1986. 1 reel ; 35mm. (The Eighteenth Century ; reel 6643, no.08).
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