Scipion Unennäkö
Scipion Unennäkö
Translated by K. J. (Karl Julius), 1867- Hidén
''Scipion Unennäkö,'' also known as ''Somnium Scipionis,'' is a philosophical treatise by Marcus Tullius Cicero, written in the 1st century BC. This dialogue features Scipio Aemilianus, who dreams of visiting the afterlife and converses with the spirit of his ancestor, Scipio Africanus. The work explores themes of fate, virtue, and the nature of the soul, emphasizing the importance of moral actions over transient earthly fame. Cicero's insights contribute to discussions on politics and ethics during the late Roman Republic.
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“As I gazed rather intently at the earth my grandfather said: How long will your thoughts continue to dwell upon the earth?””
— Marcus Tullius Cicero
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