Cicero:On Ends

Cicero: On Ends (De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum) is a philosophical dialogue in which Cicero explores the nature of the highest good and moral ends. Through a series of discussions between various characters, Cicero examines different ethical theories, including Epicureanism, Stoicism, and the Peripatetic school, weighing their views on what constitutes the ultimate purpose of life. This work provides deep insights into Roman philosophical thought and Cicero’s commitment to exploring human ethics, making it a key text in both ancient philosophy and the history of moral theory.