Project Gutenberg 2002-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 545 Plutarch 46 119 Complete Works of Plutarch — Volume 3: Essays and Miscellanies Produced by John Hamm, Barb Grow, Bill Burn, Chris Hall, Chris Brennen, and David Widger "Complete Works of Plutarch — Volume 3: Essays and Miscellanies" by Plutarch is a collection of philosophical and literary essays likely written in the 1st century AD. This volume delves into intricate discussions regarding the essence of pleasure, the nature of living well, and the characteristics and responsibilities of a philosopher, especially in relation to the great men of society. At the start of this collection, Plutarch engages in a profound debate about the philosophy of Epicurus, asserting that it is impossible to live pleasurably according to his doctrines. The dialogue includes characters such as Zeuxippus and Theon, who challenge and elaborate upon Epicurus's notions of pleasure and pain. They dissect the implications of living a life focused solely on physical pleasures, contrasting this with the virtues of a philosophical life enriched by knowledge, virtuous action, and meaningful interactions with influential individuals. This opening sets the stage for Plutarch's broader examination of ethics, society, and the role of philosophy in achieving a fulfilling life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Classical literature Essays Philosophy Ethics Homer PA Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Classics of Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 1869874 2025-08-02T05:21:27.863019 text/html 1878873 2013-02-07T09:30:44 text/html 748794 2025-08-02T05:21:48.196430 application/epub+zip 788262 2025-08-02T05:21:32.818534 application/epub+zip 760656 2025-08-02T05:21:30.945529 application/epub+zip 1404166 2025-08-02T05:22:00.718389 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1324828 2025-08-02T05:21:46.205464 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1200315 2022-09-02T07:16:46.143651 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1633904 2025-08-02T05:21:24.475052 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1633637 2009-11-02T00:44:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19299 2025-08-02T05:22:00.877352 application/rdf+xml 23682 2025-08-02T05:21:31.498509 image/jpeg 4670 2025-08-02T05:21:31.221532 image/jpeg 629961 2013-02-07T09:30:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 605364 2009-11-02T00:45:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 723913 2025-08-02T05:21:28.028009 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia