Law and Justice - Cicero and Roman Republicanism - 12.3 Cicero and the Constitution

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[osvaldodeleon]

Great explanation. I read the Republic two weeks ago, but now I have a better understanding.

[tritonlandscaping]

Cicero is self serving. His philosophy follows this principle, not the other way around. Cicero has more in common with someone like Caesar. He believes in aristocracy because he IS aristocracy. He believes in elitism because he is elite. Oh the irony. For a principled man look to Cato (both Elder and Younger).

[szymonbaranowski]

his name was KIKERO
and yes farmers make a good citizens

[nonaparmenter]

Excellent Oratory about Cicero. He probably is pleased.
My maiden name is Cicerone. I've been told I'm related to Cicero. Anyone out there have any Genealogy they could share with me to settle this discussion?

[marieconstant]

BAY BAYO THOSE TREPASSING = JUSTICE MR LE DEPUTY ROMAN CATHOLIC

[sadikrady]

شيشرون.
اعظم خطباء وفلاسفة الرومان....

[sultanpoppa]

No quotes. He seems to contradict Cicero's actual statements on natural rights in The Republic.