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LCL · Greek

Moralia, Volume VI

by Plutarch

Essays and dialogues on everything from the education of children and the decline of oracles to the eating of flesh.

The Edition

Original language
Greek
Translated by
W. C. Helmbold

Publication

Series volume
337
Date published
1939-01-01
Print status
In print

The Physical Book

Binding
Hardcover
Dust jacket
Yes
Total pages
544 pages
ISBN-13
9780674993716

Reference

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Contents

  • preface
  • traditional order of the moralia
  • can virtue be taught?
  • on moral virtue
  • on the control of anger
  • on tranquillity of mind
  • on brotherly love
  • on affection for offspring
  • whether vice be sufficient to cause unhappiness
  • whether the affections of the soul are worse than those of the body
  • concerning talkativeness
  • on being a busybody
  • index