02312cam a22003253u 4500 62858 UtSlPG 20260610134440.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PA Plutarch, 46-120? Selected Essays of Plutarch, Vol. II. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier From the Moralia. Release date is 2020-08-05 Produced by Turgut Dincer, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "Selected Essays of Plutarch, Vol. II" by Plutarch is a collection of philosophical and moral essays written in the late first century. This volume primarily features dialogues that explore topics such as divine providence, the nature of oracles, and the heroic exploits of historical figures like Socrates and Pelopidas. The essays are characterized by Plutarch's deep interest in ethics and human virtue, examining the interplay between character, fate, and moral responsibility. The opening of this volume introduces the dialogue "On the Genius of Socrates," where characters engage in a discussion surrounding the historical recovery of Thebes from Spartan rule, intertwining themes of courage and moral philosophy. Capheisias recounts the events surrounding this mission, while the characters delve into the meaning of Socrates' divine sign, a mysterious guiding presence that influenced his decisions. The narrative is rich with references to historical events, philosophical inquiries, and character studies, setting the stage for a broader exploration of how virtue and ethics manifest in human actions and decisions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Ethics -- Early works to 1800 Prickard, A. O. (Arthur Octavius), 1843-1939 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62858 103682 103682