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This week's featured author pagesMarcus T. Cicero (106 - 143) -- Roman statesman whose literary and philosophical writings have been profoundly influential
Henry Adams (1838 - 1918) -- American historian, famous for his autobiographical critique of Western civilization and culture
Averroes (1126 - 1198) -- Islamic philosopher famous for his Aristotelian commentaries
Carneades (214 - 129) -- Greek philosopher who, following Arcesilaus, embraced scepticism
Charles-Louis de Secondat Montesquieu (1689 - 1755) -- French political philosopher