History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps HoP 071 - Rhetorical Questions - Cicero
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Mar 11, 2012 AI Snips
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Cicero's Successful Defense
- Cicero successfully defended Ligarius against Caesar's accusations.
- Caesar was so moved by Cicero's speech that he acquitted Ligarius.
Cicero's Importance
- Cicero is a crucial source for understanding Hellenistic philosophy.
- His writings preserve the ideas of Stoics, Epicureans, and Skeptics.
Cicero's Philosophical Stance
- Cicero admired Stoicism but favored skepticism.
- He lived during a key period of Greek influence on Roman society.