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Contributions of the Romans (753 B.C. --- 476 A.D.)

Contributions of the Romans (753 B.C. --- 476 A.D .)

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Contributions of the Romans (753 B.C. --- 476 A.D .). Origins to Empire. Twelve Tables ( 450 B.C.). Roads & Arches. Lucretius (95-51 B.C.). On the Nature of the Universe On the Nature of Things happiness is produced by virtue of moderation - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Contributions of the Romans(753 B.C. --- 476 A.D.)

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Origins to Empire

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Twelve Tables (450 B.C.)

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Roads & Arches

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Lucretius (95-51 B.C.)

On the Nature of the Universe

On the Nature of Things

• happiness is produced by virtue of moderation

• man is happy if accepts what is and does not desire what cannot be

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Cicero (106-43 B.C.)

On Duties

• How to act?: Always do the right thing!

• Wrong action, perhaps advantageous, can never really be advantageous because it is wrong

• What is the right thing? That which is legal & honest/open/fair

• We do know when we are doing right & doing wrong

• We would be happier if always did right even if meant being poorer or less successful

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Stoicism acceptance of all situations

virtus, or "manliness," or "toughness“

logos: "rational order" or "meaning" of the universe

grand design for history: spread of the Roman Empire and her laws

officium ("duty“): responsibility to perform the functions into which you have been born to the best of your abilities

pietas ("respect for authority“): primary duty one owes is to the state

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The Games(ludus)

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Chariot Racing

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Gladiatorial Games