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The Concept of Virtus
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Chapter 1 presents the concept of virtus in terms of its etymology and usage. It also provides comparisons with its Greek parallels andreia and arete, and a brief assessment of the influence of Greek philosophy on Roman thought, Stoicism in particular, regarding virtus. The two main meanings of virtus are explained through the concepts of virilis-virtus (courage) and humana-virtus (virtue) and show the particular connections between virtus and Roman politics. Cicero holds a particularly important place in this chapter, as the creator of a nomenclature and vocabulary that offer an adequate rationalization of the concept of virtus.
Title: The Concept of Virtus
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Chapter 1 presents the concept of virtus in terms of its etymology and usage.
It also provides comparisons with its Greek parallels andreia and arete, and a brief assessment of the influence of Greek philosophy on Roman thought, Stoicism in particular, regarding virtus.
The two main meanings of virtus are explained through the concepts of virilis-virtus (courage) and humana-virtus (virtue) and show the particular connections between virtus and Roman politics.
Cicero holds a particularly important place in this chapter, as the creator of a nomenclature and vocabulary that offer an adequate rationalization of the concept of virtus.
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