Cicero and Clodius in the Work Stoic Paradoxes (Cic. Parad. 27–32)
Cicero and Clodius in the Work Stoic Paradoxes (Cic. Parad. 27–32)
Author(s): Peter FraňoSubject(s): Psychology, Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Ancient World, Ancient Philosphy
Published by: Editura Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi
Keywords: Marcus Tullius Cicero; Publius Clodius Pulcher; Stoic Paradoxes; stoic sage; exile;
Summary/Abstract: This paper aims to analyse the fourth paradox from Cicero´s work Stoic Paradoxes (Cic. Parad. 27–32). In this text, Marcus Tullius Cicero tries to argue based on stoic-philosophical arguments that he did not leave into exile (in 58 BC). He rather implies that it was the Publius Clodius Pulcher who went into exile because of his loss of mental capacity. In Stoic Paradoxes author philosophically disputes his exile and because of moral dispositions, he achieves the positions of stoic sage as the highest ethical ideal.
Journal: Studia Antiqua et Archaeologica
- Issue Year: 26/2020
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 37-44
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English