On Academic Scepticism

On Academic Scepticism by Marcus Tullius Cicero, published by Hackett Publishing Company in 2006, presents a translation of Cicero’s treatise on Academic scepticism. This first edition, comprising 161 pages, aims to make Cicero’s philosophical ideas accessible to a contemporary audience while maintaining the integrity of the original text.
Readers will find that this translation focuses on rendering complex philosophical concepts into clear English, ensuring that key technical terms are consistently preserved. The book includes an English-Latin glossary and an index, which serve as useful tools for those exploring the subjects of philosophy and ancient classical thought. This edition is designed for anyone interested in the historical and philosophical context of Academic scepticism.
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The aim of this translation of the Academica is to render Cicero’s treatise on Academic scepticism into readable English for a philosophical audience. To this end, the translator has attempted to preserve consistency in the principal technical terms where contemporary English allows it. An English-Latin glossary and an index are included.
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