Plutarch: Selected Political Writings

von Plutarch

378 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Bringing together new and accessible translations of texts from Plutarch's Lives and the Moralia, this volume demonstrates Plutarch's enduring importance in the history of political thought. The texts selected include the essays 'Beasts are Rational' and 'How to Profit from Enemies', which were taken up by key theorists including Hobbes and Rousseau, alongside full translations of lesser-known works including 'Life of Phocion', 'On Women's Courage' and 'Advice on the Conduct of Politics' which inspired numerous political actors and writers throughout Europe. With an introductory essay, explanatory notes on the translation and bibliography, the volume offers fresh insights for readers seeking an understanding of Plutarch's work and its continued influence and relevance for politics.

• Reihe: Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought
• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Gesellschaft und Kultur, allgemein Kultur- und Medienwissenschaften Kulturwissenschaften Ideengeschichte, Geistesgeschichte
• ISBN: 9781108425032
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 30.09.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Übersetzung: Liz Sawyer
• Herausgegeben von: Rebecca Kingston