HIST 1001 Chapter : Hist Primary Sources E2
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Plutarch produced important biographies, they are sources of knowledge of lives of great figures of greek and roman past. This one reveals ancient opinion concerning alexander"s character and intentions, and communicate a view of him that dominated much thinking until relatively recent times. Cleitus yelling at alexander and making him furious, and alexander ran through him with a spear; he was remorseful and sobbed the rest of the day. Cleitus yelled at alexander for ignoring his roots and this shows the character of. Couldn"t get this first-hand stuff from other histories. Very influential philosopher, focused on pursuit of pleasure in the quest for peace of mind, and kept with escapism of hellenistic philosophy. Just a list of rules of his teachings. Numbered 1-40 about his philosophies of how to succeed in life. Epicureans (followers) second to stoics, sought freedom from discomfort; had earthly pleasures with moderation.
