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Plutarch's Lives

Book • 2018

Plutarch's Lives, also known as Parallel Lives, is a collection of 48 biographies of notable men from ancient Greece and Rome.

The work is structured in pairs, with one Greek and one Roman figure of similar destiny, such as Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, or Demosthenes and Cicero.

Plutarch's primary concern was not to write strict historical accounts but to explore the moral virtues and failings of his subjects, aiming to provide examples of conduct to imitate or avoid.

The biographies are significant not only for their insight into the individuals but also for their historical value, offering a glimpse into the times in which they lived.

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Maria Konnikova

Mentioned in 29 episodes

Mentioned by

Ben Wilson

as a source of biographical information for great leaders.

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Mentioned by

Brett McKay

to describe the style of Barry Strauss's books, which blend historical accounts with leadership lessons.

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Maria Konnikova

as a book recommended by Joseph Brodsky.

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Ben Wilson

as a source of inspiration for Napoleon.

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as a source of inspiration for Napoleon's ambition and emulation of historical figures.

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Ryan Holiday

as one of the books recommended by Harry Truman.

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Ryan Holiday

in relation to his biography of Demosthenes and the importance of lived experience in understanding philosophy.

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Ryan Holiday

in the context of the founders' reading and influence.

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Ben Wilson

as a book read by Alexander Hamilton during his childhood and later.

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Ryan Holiday

as a widely read author of biographical essays that offer moral inspiration.

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Ryan Holiday

as an incredible book, popular among ambitious people for its portrayal of historical figures and their achievements.

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Mentioned by

Jameson Olsen

as one of the books the creature read.

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Mentioned by the host in relation to Plutarch's Lives.

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Mentioned by Harry Truman as one of ten books to read, offering insights into leadership and people.

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Mentioned by

Connor Beaton

as a source of wisdom for modern men.

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Sergey Nazarov

as impactful for understanding historical figures.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

when discussing the importance of journaling.

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Mentioned as the translator of Plutarch's "Lives", which served as a source for Shakespeare's "Antony and Cleopatra".

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Mentioned by

Alex Petkas

as one of early America's most influential books.

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Ryan Holiday

and

Mick Mulroy

in a discussion about biography as a form of moral instruction.

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