Marcus Tullius Cicero
De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum (On the Ends of Good and Evil) is a philosophical dialogue by Marcus Tullius Cicero. In it, Cicero discusses various philosophical views on the ultimate goals of human life. Presented in five books, the dialogue explores Epicureanism, Stoicism, and Plato’s philosophies. This work remains a cornerstone of classical philosophical literature, offering insights into ancient ethical thought. Cicero’s exploration of virtue, pleasure, and the highest good provides a comprehensive overview of Hellenistic philosophy and its relevance to modern ethical considerations. This edition offers readers a chance to engage with Cicero’s articulate prose and enduring philosophical inquiries.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
