The present paper discusses two texts of the tripartite discussion of
\ntheology in Cicero\u2019s writings. The texts belong to the second period
\nof philosophical production and mirror Cicero\u2019s desire to apply Greek
\nphilosophy to the Roman context, thus establishing Roman
\nphilosophy. The topic under discussion is one that is central to Roman
\npolitics, addressing the practice of divination, the practice of divining
\nwhether the gods consented to human decisions or actions or not.
\nThe centrality of the practice in political terms makes it hard for
\nCicero to reject the practice, though he is openly skeptical, earning
\nhim the reproof of being a cynic, dishonest and opportunist in things
\npolitical and philosophical. However, what he addresses are rather
\neveryday practices (and beliefs) that should have no bearing on the
\nadministration of the (ideal) res publica and which he sees as
\nexpression of exceeding religiosity, of superstitio, that politics must
\ndo without.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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