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Parallel Lives

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Plutarch's 'Parallel Lives' is a collection of 48 biographies of renowned men, divided into 23 pairs of one Greek and one Roman, along with four unpaired biographies.

Written at the beginning of the second century AD, the work aims to explore the influence of character on the lives and destinies of these historical figures.

Plutarch's focus is ethical, intending to illustrate which actions are noble and how character shapes the lives of individuals.

The biographies are structured to facilitate comparisons between the Greek and Roman subjects, highlighting their common moral virtues and failings.

Mentioned by

Alexandra Hudson

Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by

Paul Cooper

as a source describing Cleopatra's linguistic abilities.

18. Egypt - Fall of the Pharaohs

Mentioned by

Brett McKay

as a book popular in 18th century America, second only to the Bible.

A Bible for Heroes — The Influential Book Read By History's Eminent Men

Mentioned by

Alex Petkus

as a source of inspiration for Beethoven during his struggle with deafness.

1 - Sertorius 1: Survival

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

in the context of Marcus Aurelius's appreciation for historical figures and their virtues.

Let These Make You Better | Bastrop Library Q&A

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

in the context of Stoic philosophy and biography.

Have You Been Infected Yet? | There is Philosophy in Everything

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as the greatest biographer of all time, highlighting his focus on actions and anecdotes over strict factual accuracy.

Timothy Denevi on the Power of Reading and Learning from the Past (Part 2)

Mentioned by

Alex Petkas

and

Ben Wilson

as a source of inspiration for George Washington and others.

Washington vs Cato with Alex Petkas

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

in a discussion about the diversity of experiences among ancient thinkers and the Stoic philosophers.

Andrew Sullivan on The Classics, Independence, and the Human Experience

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a source for understanding history and human nature.

Here’s How To Become an Informed Citizen

Mentioned by

Rachel Hampson

as a book about Victorian marriages, highlighting gossip's role in self-understanding.

Bonus Episode: Life as a New York Times Bestselling Author with Kelsey McKinney

Mentioned by

Patrick Wyman

as a source for information on Pyrrhus and Demetrius.

The Pyrrhic War

Mentioned by the monster as a source of inspiration and high thoughts in his education.

Episode 180 - Frankenstein

Mentioned by

R.J. Snell

as an example of a book that helps form moral imagination through stories of heroes and villains.

Human Person, Community, and Communion | Dr. R.J. Snell

Mentioned by

Alexandra Hudson

as a moralizing biographer who used history to improve lives.

Alexandra Hudson on Classics and Civility

Mentioned by

Felicity Green

as one of Montaigne's favorite philosophers, alongside Seneca.

Mentioned by

Spencer Klavan

in a discussion about ambition and the channeling of human energy.

Speaking Your Mind, Markle's "Diva" Moment, and the Importance of Dads, with Spencer Klavan | Ep. 382

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as an influential writer whose biographies impacted many leaders.

Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Historian Andrew Roberts Talk Leadership, Character and How One Person Can Change The World

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