How to Think About God

In How to Think About God, Philip Freeman presents an engaging new translation of Cicero's seminal Stoic writings, On the Nature of the Gods and The Dream of Scipio. These works explore Stoic perspectives on belief, divinity, and human immortality, offering profound insights into the religious thought that has influenced both Christian and non-Christian ideologies for over two millennia. Freeman's rendition highlights Cicero's views on a universe that encompasses both gods and a supreme deity, articulating the significant religious dimensions of Stoicism.