Vanhuudesta

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cicero, Marcus Tullius, 107 BCE-44 BCE

Contributor:

Hidén, K. J. (Karl Julius), 1867-

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Vanhuudesta" by Marcus Tullius Cicero is a philosophical dialogue written in the late 1st century BC. This work reflects on the nature of aging, exploring the challenges and virtues associated with old age. Cicero adopts the persona of the Roman statesman Cato the Elder, who articulates a compelling defense of aging, presenting arguments that resonate with both wisdom and practical experience. At the start of the text, Cicero addresses his friend Atticus, expressing a desire to alleviate their shared concerns about the burdens of approaching old age. He introduces the character of Cato, who engages in a dialogue with friends Scipio and Laelius about the merits and challenges of aging. Cato argues that while some fear old age, it can be approached with dignity and respect, emphasizing the importance of wisdom and inner contentment over physical vigor. The dialogue sets the stage for Cato to share his insights on how to embrace the later stages of life positively, underscoring the social and intellectual pursuits that can enrich one's later years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanhuudesta

Reading ease score: 30.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2017-01-04