- Additional Authors
- Beneker, Jeffrey
- Description
- 1 online resource (xxiii, 384 pages)
- Summary
- "The philosopher, statesman, and moralist Plutarch of Chaeronia (first and early second centuries CE) begins his essay Political Advice, wherein he advises a man about how to embark upon a career in government and how to become an effective leader by saying: 'First of all, let the primary motivation for political activity be a conscious choice based on judgment and reason, which serves as a firm and strong foundation, and let the choice not be rashly inspired by the vain pursuit of glory, a sense of rivalry, or a lack of other meaningful activities.' In How to Lead, classicist Jeffrey Beneker translates three of Plutarch's political essays: To an Uneducated Leader, Political Advice, and The Role of the Elder Statesman. In these essays Plutarch seeks not only to advise these budding, practicing, and even aging politicians about the problems of governing their Greek cities under Roman rule, but also to educate them about general principles of leadership. Plutarch thought quite a lot about political leadership. The management of public affairs at all levels is one of the most important of human endeavors. It requires education, character, and commitment. He encourages those who desire to lead, and he gives advice based mainly on the experiences of great leaders of the past. These essays are timeless reflections on the proper way to lead and serve, publicly, at least with respect to the European and American political traditions. The essays emphasize the importance of personal integrity and friendships, how best to persuade one's fellow citizens, the dangers inherent in rivalry, and that the successful management of public affairs demands respect for the state's institutions, cooperation among politicians, and the subordination of one's own glory to the welfare of the state"--
- Series Statement
- Ancient wisdom for modern readers
- Uniform Title
- How to be a leader (Online)
- Alternative Title
- How to be a leader (Online)
- Subject
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Access (note)
- Access restricted to authorized users.
- Language (note)
- In Ancient Greek with parallel English translations on facing pages.
- Contents
- Notes on the translation and Greek text -- To an uneducated leader -- How to be a good leader -- Should an Old Man Engage in Politics? -- Important persons and terms
- LCCN
- 2019019549
- OCLC
- ssj0002197672
- Author
Plutarch.
- Title
How to be a leader [electronic resource] : an ancient guide to wise leadership / Plutarch ; selected, translated, and introduced by Jeffrey Beneker.
- Imprint
Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2019]
- Series
Ancient wisdom for modern readers
- Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
- Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
- Language
In Ancient Greek with parallel English translations on facing pages.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
Beneker, Jeffrey.
Plutarch. Moralia. Selections. Container of (expression)
Plutarch. Moralia. Selections. English. Container of (expression)