Tyre, Maximus of

Philosophical Orations, Volume I (Loeb Classical Library)

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ISBN 13:
9780674997561
author:
Tyre, Maximus of
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Harvard University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
528
Dimensions:
11.4 x 16.9 x 2.8 centimetres (0
Genre:
Professional & Vocational, History, Ancient,
Condition:
New
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£27.79

Description

Maximus' Philosophical Orations is a collection of forty-one brief addresses on various topics of ethical, philosophical, and theological import. Written in the latter half of the second century AD, these orations offer insights into the nature of divinity, the immortality of the soul, and the pursuit of happiness.

Translated with ample annotation, this edition draws on the Hellenic cultural tradition from Homer to the death of Alexander the Great. Maximus' work invites his audience to share in his knowledge and to appreciate fresh perspectives on philosophical topics, drawing on a rich collection of famous figures, events, ideas, successes, and failures.

Published by Harvard University Press, this edition provides a fresh translation that is fully informed by current scholarship. With its unique blend of philosophy, literature, and history, Maximus' Philosophical Orations offers a valuable contribution to our understanding of the philosophical life of virtue.

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