De legibus

De legibus (On Laws) is a philosophical dialogue written by Cicero around 52 BCE. It explores the nature of law, justice, and the ideal state, drawing heavily on Greek philosophical traditions, particularly Stoicism. Cicero argues that true law is rooted in right reason and aligned with nature, suggesting a universal, unchangeable natural law that predates human legislation. The work emphasizes that laws must be just and serve the common good to be considered legitimate. Cicero's philosophical writings, including De legibus, aimed to provide Rome with a comprehensive philosophical framework and contributed significantly to the transmission of Greek thought to Europe.123