HoP 308 - Dominic O'Meara on Michael Psellos
History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
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The Divine Ideal versus Reality: Rulers in Chronographia
This chapter delves into the complexities of ruler portrayal in 'Chronographia', contrasting divine idealism with critical realism. It highlights how Psellos' examination of emperors reveals their flaws and the impact of these shortcomings on the empire's populace.
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