Plutarque (en. Plutarch)

/ply.taʁk/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Philosopher, historian, and biographer famous for his Lives of Notable Men.

The works of Plutarch still influence modern philosophy.

Les œuvres de Plutarque influencent encore la philosophie moderne.

A person who admires or utilizes the teachings of Plutarch.

This Plutarch has an immense library of books on ethics.

Ce plutarque a une immense bibliothèque de livres sur l'éthique.

From ancient Greek 'Plutarchos', meaning 'the brilliance of wealth'.

Parallel Lives

Reference to Plutarch's biographies comparing figures from history.

Vies parallèles

Plutarchan morality

Refers to the ethical teachings derived from Plutarch's writings.

Morale plutarquienne

Lives

Major work of Plutarch containing biographies.

Vies

Ethics

Philosophical discipline to which Plutarch made significant contributions.

Éthique

Philosophy

System of thought influenced by Plutarchan works.

Philosophie

Someone who has a strong opinion on moral issues.

This guy is a true Plutarch, always ready to discuss ethics.

Ce type est un vrai plutarque, toujours prêt à discuter de l'éthique.

A fan of Greek classics.

She always reads Plutarch, she's a devoted Plutarchan.

Elle lit toujours Plutarque, c'est une plutarque inconditionnelle.