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The Tusculum Disputations
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Cicero's "Tusculum Disputations" is a philosophical work exploring various aspects of happiness and virtue.
It delves into the nature of good and evil, the importance of reason, and the pursuit of tranquility.
The book offers practical guidance on how to live a virtuous life and achieve inner peace.
It emphasizes self-mastery and the importance of controlling one's emotions and desires.
Cicero's work has had a lasting impact on Western philosophy and continues to be studied for its insights into ethics and the human condition.
It delves into the nature of good and evil, the importance of reason, and the pursuit of tranquility.
The book offers practical guidance on how to live a virtuous life and achieve inner peace.
It emphasizes self-mastery and the importance of controlling one's emotions and desires.
Cicero's work has had a lasting impact on Western philosophy and continues to be studied for its insights into ethics and the human condition.
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Mentioned by both Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson as a key influence on their understanding of virtue and happiness.
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Books, Routines, and Habits: The Founders’ Guide to Self-Improvement
Mentioned when discussing Stoicism.
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A Systematic Critique of Stoic Philosophy | Cicero's Definibus
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Jeffrey Rosen as a source of inspiration for both Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson's understanding of happiness.
Jeffrey Rosen as a source of inspiration for both Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson's understanding of happiness.
“The Pursuit of Happiness” | Jeffrey Rosen | January 2025
