The Platonism of Plutarch (1916)

The Platonism of Plutarch is a book written by Roger Miller Jones in 1916. It is a comprehensive exploration of the philosophical beliefs of Plutarch, a Greek biographer and essayist who lived in the first and second centuries AD. Jones examines Plutarch's works and argues that he was a committed Platonist, drawing heavily from the teachings of Plato in his own writing. The book covers a range of topics, including Plutarch's views on ethics, politics, and metaphysics, and explores how these ideas were influenced by his Platonist beliefs. Jones also discusses the historical context in which Plutarch lived, providing valuable insight into the intellectual and cultural climate of ancient Greece. The Platonism of Plutarch remains a significant work in the field of classical studies, providing a detailed analysis of one of the most important figures in ancient philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.