De Legibus Libri Tres

De Legibus Libri Tres (Three Books on the Laws) is a philosophical dialogue by Marcus Tullius Cicero, exploring his theories on natural law and its implications for governance and society. Written in the form of a conversation, the work delves into fundamental questions about justice, morality, and the ideal state. Cicero draws upon his extensive knowledge of Roman law and his deep understanding of Greek philosophy to articulate a vision of law rooted in reason and nature. This edition presents the original text with scholarly apparatus, providing valuable insights into Cicero’s thought and the historical context in which he wrote. It remains a foundational text for students of law, political science, and philosophy, offering enduring reflections on the principles of justice and the nature of law.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.