Description
This volume introduces the life and works of Plutarch of Chaeronea, one of classical antiquity's most influential writers.
About the Author
Geert Roskam is professor of Greek Studies at the University of Leuven. He is the author of many articles and edited volumes on ancient philosophy and of On the Path to Virtue: The Stoic Doctrine of Moral Progress and its Reception in (Middle-)Platonism (2005), Live Unnoticed: On the Vicissitudes of an Epicurean Doctrine (2007), A Commentary on Plutarch's De latenter vivendo (2007), and Plutarch's Maxime cum principibus philosopho esse disserendum. An Interpretation with Commentary (2009).
Reviews
'... a noteworthy combination of general information and detailed analysis of Plutarch's thought. ... Roskam's book is an excellent and well written study on our beloved Plutarch. And as often happens with this author's work, the book leaves the reader with much food for thought.' Luisa Lesage Garriga, Bryn Mawr Classical Review
Book Information
ISBN 9781009108225
Author Geert Roskam
Format Paperback
Page Count 200
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 350g
Dimensions(mm) 233mm * 157mm * 10mm