Ethical Education in Plutarch
Moralising Agents and Contexts
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In addition to being the author of the Parallel Lives of noble Greeks and Romans, Plutarch of Chaeronea (AD c.46-120) is widely known for his rich ethical theory, which has rendered him one of the most profound moralists in antiquity and beyond. Previous studies have considered Plutarch’s moralism in light of specific works or group of works, so that an exploration of his concept of ethical education is still awaiting a comprehensive venue.
By bringing together a wide range of texts from both the Parallel Lives and the Moralia, Xenophontos offers the first interpretative treatment of ethical knowledge in Plutarch, and argues that this notion becomes a distinctive manifestation of paideia vis-à-vis the intellectual trends of the Imperial period, especially in contexts of cultural identity and power. Along her discussion, the author goes a step further in relation to mainstream methodology, in that she associates systematically Plutarch’s moralising techniques to the responses of his intended audience, in an attempt to bring out his metatextual pedagogy. By reappraising Plutarch’s ethical authority and the significance of his didactic spirit, this book appeals not only to scholars and students of Plutarch, but to anyone interested in the history of education and the development of Greek ethics.
By bringing together a wide range of texts from both the Parallel Lives and the Moralia, Xenophontos offers the first interpretative treatment of ethical knowledge in Plutarch, and argues that this notion becomes a distinctive manifestation of paideia vis-à-vis the intellectual trends of the Imperial period, especially in contexts of cultural identity and power. Along her discussion, the author goes a step further in relation to mainstream methodology, in that she associates systematically Plutarch’s moralising techniques to the responses of his intended audience, in an attempt to bring out his metatextual pedagogy. By reappraising Plutarch’s ethical authority and the significance of his didactic spirit, this book appeals not only to scholars and students of Plutarch, but to anyone interested in the history of education and the development of Greek ethics.
In addition to being the author of the Parallel Lives of noble Greeks and Romans, Plutarch of Chaeronea (AD c.46-c.120) is widely known for his rich ethical theory, which has ensured him a reputation as one of the most profound moralists in antiquity and beyond. Previous studies have considered Plutarch's moralism in the light of specific works or group of works, so that an exploration of his overall concept of ethical education remains a desideratum.
Bringing together a wide range of texts from both the Parallel Lives and the Moralia, this study puts the moralising agents that Plutarch considers important for ethical development at the heart of its interpretation. These agents operate in different educational settings, and perform distinct moralising roles, dictated by the special features of the type of moral education they are expected to enact. Ethical education in Plutarch becomes a distinctive manifestation of paideia vis-à-vis the intellectual trends of the Imperial period, especially in contexts of cultural identity and power. By reappraising Plutarch's ethical authority and the significance of his didactic spirit, this book will appeal not only to scholars and students of Plutarch, but to anyone interested in the history of moral education and the development of Greek ethics.
Bringing together a wide range of texts from both the Parallel Lives and the Moralia, this study puts the moralising agents that Plutarch considers important for ethical development at the heart of its interpretation. These agents operate in different educational settings, and perform distinct moralising roles, dictated by the special features of the type of moral education they are expected to enact. Ethical education in Plutarch becomes a distinctive manifestation of paideia vis-à-vis the intellectual trends of the Imperial period, especially in contexts of cultural identity and power. By reappraising Plutarch's ethical authority and the significance of his didactic spirit, this book will appeal not only to scholars and students of Plutarch, but to anyone interested in the history of moral education and the development of Greek ethics.
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