Plutarch
Plutarch was a Greek biographer and philosopher, born around 46 AD in Chaeronea, Boeotia. He is best known for his work 'Parallel Lives,' which pairs biographies of famous Greeks and Romans to draw moral lessons and explore character. His writings provide invaluable insights into the lives and philosophies of key historical figures, influencing both historical and biographical literature for centuries. Plutarch's works reflect his belief in the importance of ethics and virtue, and his legacy continues to be felt in the fields of literature, history, and moral philosophy.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Iran | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 48,383 | $610,000 | 351$ |
| Totals | 1 | 83,992,949 | 48,383 | $610,000 | 351$ |
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Iran:
In the second century AD, thinkers like Plutarch reinterpreted the earlier idea of the dodecahedron as a symbol of the sky and the cosmos.
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Greece:
Plutarch attempted to address the ways to avoid being overly accommodating in his ethical essays.
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Greece:
Plutarch noted that courage in battle was not one of Nicias's characteristics.
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Greece:
Plutarch is referenced as the historian who recorded Themistocles' actions and praised him for his decision.
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