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Expertise: Political philosophy, philosophical pragmatism, American political thought Show BiographyDavid Fott has translated Cicero’s On the Republic and On the Laws in an edition that contains an introduction, extensive notes, and a unique index of key terms (Cornell University Press, 2014). He is also writing a book on Cicero’s political philosophy. He is the author of John Dewey: America’s Philosopher of Democracy (Rowman and Littlefield, 1998) and articles and book chapters on Dewey, Cicero, Machiavelli, Montesquieu, U.S. presidential power, and Jane Austen. At UNLV he has taught a wide range of classes in political theory and American political thought, as well as introductory courses in American politics and political science. Fott is founder and director of the Great Works Academic Certificate Program at UNLV, which provides undergraduates the opportunity to take part in a conversation with some of the best thinkers of all time. Education
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Discover new books on Goodreads See if your friends have read any of David Fott's books David Fott’s FollowersWelcome back. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. What was Cicero ideal form of government?Cicero proposed that the ideal government "is formed by an equal balancing and blending" of monarchy, democracy, and aristocracy. In this "mixed state," he argued, royalty, the best men, and the common people all should have a role. What is Cicero's understanding of law?In his own name Cicero restates the formulation as follows: "[Law) is a force (vis) of nature, the mind and reason of the prudent man, the standard of the just and of injustice" (1.19). What is Cicero known for?Marcus Tullius Cicero was a Roman lawyer, writer, and orator. He is famous for his orations on politics and society, as well as serving as a high-ranking consul. |
