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.
| ISBN: | 9781108439961 |
| Publication date: | 31st August 2026 |
| Author: | Plutarch |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 378 pages |
| Series: | Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought |
| Genres: |
Political science and theory History of ideas Ancient, classical and medieval texts |
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.
Plutarch features in the following genres: Political science and theory, History of ideas, Ancient, classical and medieval texts
Plutarch is available in Hardback, Paperback
Plutarch was written by Plutarch and published by Cambridge University Press
Plutarch has 378 pages
Yes it is part of Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought series
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