Plutarch
Why listeners keep surfacing Plutarch
Plutarch appears 8 times across 8 podcast episodes on 3 shows, with transcript quotes and timestamps.
Recent mentions on Modern Wisdom, The Rest Is History, and Hardcore History.
The book 'Plutarch' continues to be a focal point in various podcast discussions, highlighting its enduring relevance in understanding historical figures and moral lessons. In episodes of 'Modern Wisdom,' Ryan Holiday emphasizes Plutarch's unique approach to biography, noting that he illustrates lives through anecdotes that reveal deeper insights into historical characters. This perspective resonates with listeners seeking wisdom from the past.
Additionally, 'The Rest Is History' features multiple mentions of Plutarch, particularly in relation to notable figures like Evita and General Perón, who both express admiration for his work. The podcast also explores Plutarch's influence on historical narratives, as seen in discussions about his impact on figures like Napoleon and the moral lessons derived from his writings, as referenced in 'Hardcore History.' These recurring themes across episodes underscore Plutarch's significance in both historical and contemporary contexts.
The host mentions Plutarch as a favorite author of Ava Peron, highlighting her connection to her boyfriend, Juan Peron, who admired Plutarch. This reference serves to illustrate how Peron's political ideology may have influenced Ava's choices and public persona.
The host discusses the controversial aspects of Juan Peron's behavior towards young girls, particularly highlighting his relationship with Nelly Rivas. He mentions that despite the questionable nature of Peron's actions, he introduced her to the works of Plutarch, indicating a complex dynamic between mentorship and impropriety.
The host discusses the significant impact of Plutarch on Napoleon's development and worldview. They highlight how Plutarch's writings on great lives shaped Napoleon's understanding of history and his own identity as an outsider.
Recent show rotation: Modern Wisdom, The Rest Is History, and Hardcore History.
Guests tied to these mentions include Ryan Holiday.
Fastest path back to the source: the first indexed mention lands at 31:48 in the episode where we captured it.
Mentions across episodes
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“The greatest biographer of all time is Plutarch. He distinguishes between biography and lives, stating that he writes lives illustrated by anecdotes that unlock lessons about historical figures.”
“Peron introduces Nelly to the biographies of Plutarch, his favourite writer, and encourages her to read them.”
“She claims her favorite author is Plutarch, which is tied to her relationship with Perron.”
“Plutarch was his great favorite and plutarch of course is a titanic figure in the 18th century because plutarch writes this idea of great lives.”
“Remember, it's Plutarch 450 years later or thereabouts, who says that the response that Leonidas, king of the Spartans, remember, they always have two of them.”
“Plutarch uses the story of Crassus as a morality lesson, emphasizing the consequences of ambition and power.”
“The ancient historian Plutarch has a great description of, you know, how it was for this weird period in Rome where people were going down to read the prescription list and find out if their names were on it.”
“The excerpt references Plutarch discussing the issues of land ownership and the impact on Roman citizens, particularly the poor and indigent, in relation to military service.”