Date of Award

5-1936

Degree Type

Bachelors Essay

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Department

Philosophy

First Advisor

John O. Riedl

Second Advisor

William J. Grace

Abstract

The epoch just prior to the birth of Christ seems, in a sense, to be neglected In this age, which seems to be a turning point in history, we do not find a religious crisis, a philosophical drift or a moral demand so emphatic as to be capable of separate treatment. Thus far in history, historical issues seem to-have occupied the spotlight. However the old system was in a slow process of dissolution and a new one was receiving conception. In an age which demanded and received its sober defender of the old and its divine revealer of the new, Plutarch stood forth as the epitomiser and apologist of Greek culture under Roman rule. He sought to establish an atmosphere of morality throughout his land which would be both practical and carefully reasoned. He failed to realize the importance of the future, but nevertheless, did much to instill a new degree of piety in the hearts of man. To show just what theories he established in his attempt is my purpose.

Comments

A Thesis submitted to the Faculty of the College of Liberal Arts of Marquette University in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Philosophy, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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