Course Details

This course focuses on the philosophical works of Cicero and the Roman reception of Greek philosophical thought. It explores Cicero's role as a conduit into the Roman world for Greek ideas, including his contribution to the establishment of a philosophical vocabulary, and the enduring influence of his work.

Outcomes: Students should demonstrate detailed understanding of individual works and Cicero's greater project; They should engage critically with scholarship addressing the various contexts and influences of Cicero's treatises.