In 18th century America, this e book was second in recognition solely to the Bible.
It was a favourite of many thinkers and leaders all through historical past, together with Emerson, Napoleon, Machiavelli, Nietzsche, and even President Truman.
But, you in all probability haven’t learn it.
It’s Plutarch’s Parallel Lives.
Should you’re not aware of Plutarch’s Lives, you’re in for a deal with, as as we speak’s episode provides a fantastic intro. My visitor, Alex Petkas, discovered that regardless that he’s a former classicist and professor, Plutarch’s Lives continues to be a troublesome learn, which is why he began a podcast, The Price of Glory, to make it extra accessible to folks. He does the identical factor on as we speak’s episode, sharing the background on Plutarch’s set of biographies and its main themes. Alex explains why Plutarch thought that biography was a robust method to transmit morals and the way the Homeric advantage he had in thoughts differed from that of simply having good, upstanding character. Alex then offers us a style of Plutarch as we focus on the lives of two obscure Greek and Roman figures. We finish our dialog with the best way to get began learning Plutarch your self.
