Philosophical Orations, Volume I: Orations 1–21 (Loeb Classical Library)

Maximus of Tyre's Philosophical Orations - A must-read for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of the good life, as taught by a devoted Platonist in the latter half of the second century AD.

With 41 brief addresses on various topics of ethical, philosophical, and theological importance, this collection offers a fresh presentation of philosophical topics and invites readers to share in Maximus' knowledge and join him in pursuing philosophy.

Drawing on the Hellenic cultural tradition from Homer to the death of Alexander the Great, Maximus provides a rich collection of famous philosophical, literary, and historical figures, events, ideas, successes, and failures that constituted Greek paideia in the so-called Second Sophistic era.

This edition offers a fresh translation, ample annotation, and a text fully informed by current scholarship.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into the wisdom of Maximus and unlock the secrets to a virtuous and fulfilling life.