Marcus Tullius Cicero – On Old Age 1992 Turkish Book Turkey

Marcus Tullius Cicero – On Old Age (İhtiyarlık) – MEB Yayınları (1992)

Description:

This Turkish edition of On Old Age (İhtiyarlık) by Marcus Tullius Cicero was published by MEB Yayınları in 1992. Printed in Turkish, the work is one of Cicero's most enduring philosophical dialogues, offering a thoughtful reflection on aging, virtue, and the pursuit of a meaningful life.

Presented as a dialogue centered on the Roman statesman Cato the Elder, the book challenges the common belief that old age is merely a period of decline. Cicero argues that a life guided by wisdom, moderation, and moral virtue allows old age to become a stage of dignity, fulfillment, and intellectual richness. Through historical examples and philosophical reasoning, he explores the relationship between aging, character, friendship, and public service.

Themes such as old age, wisdom, virtue, friendship, duty, and the good life appear throughout the work. Combining Stoic and Academic philosophical traditions, On Old Age remains one of the finest classical texts on aging and the enduring value of ethical living.

Key Features:

• Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero

• Original Title: On Old Age

• Turkish Title: İhtiyarlık

• Publisher: MEB Yayınları

• Publication Date: 1992

• Language: Turkish

• Format: Pocket Paperback

• Genre: Philosophy; Classical Literature; Ancient Philosophy

• Subject: The philosophy of aging and the virtues of later life

• Literary Content: Philosophical dialogue

• Themes: Old age; Wisdom; Virtue; Friendship; Duty; Ethics

• Historical Focus: Ancient Roman philosophy

• Educational Value: Classic philosophical dialogue examining aging, moral character, and the importance of living a virtuous life

• Collector Appeal: Pocket-sized Turkish edition of Cicero's timeless reflection on old age and one of the enduring masterpieces of Roman philosophy