Tully's Five Books De Finibus: Or Concerning The Last Object Of Desire And Aversion (1702)

Tully's Five Books De Finibus: Or Concerning The Last Object Of Desire And Aversion is a book written by the ancient Roman philosopher and statesman, Cicero, also known as Marcus Tullius. The book was originally written in Latin and was published in 45 BC. The book is a philosophical treatise that explores the nature of human desires and aversions and the ultimate goal of human life. The book is divided into five parts, each of which explores a different philosophical school of thought. The first book discusses the teachings of the Epicurean school of thought, which emphasizes the pursuit of pleasure as the ultimate goal of life. The second book explores the Stoic school of thought, which emphasizes the importance of living in accordance with reason and virtue. The third book discusses the teachings of the Peripatetic school of thought, which emphasizes the importance of living in accordance with nature. The fourth book explores the teachings of the Academic school of thought, which emphasizes the importance of skepticism and the pursuit of knowledge. The fifth and final book discusses the teachings of the Cyrenaic school of thought, which emphasizes the pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of pain. Throughout the book, Cicero provides a critical analysis of each school of thought and ultimately argues that the ultimate goal of human life is to live in accordance with reason and virtue. The book is considered to be one of Cicero's most important works and has had a significant impact on Western philosophy.Together, With An Apology For The Philosophical Writings Of Cicero, In A Letter To The Translator. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.