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What was Cicero's ideal for the Roman Republic?
What was Cicero's ideal for the Roman Republic?
Cicero wished for the Roman Republic to exist in a state of concordia ordinum, which involved maintaining a perfect status quo of a clear social order of Rome.
What qualities did Cicero emphasize for those responsible for the health of the Roman state?
What qualities did Cicero emphasize for those responsible for the health of the Roman state?
Cicero emphasized the importance of duty, libertas, dignitas, and traditional morals embodied in part by Stoic philosophy.
What was Cicero's view on meritocracy or democracy?
What was Cicero's view on meritocracy or democracy?
Cicero was not in favor of meritocracy or democracy, and believed that only the upper classes should hold positions of power, with a duty to act as patrons of the lower orders.
