"The Deipnosophists; or, Banquet of the Learned of Athenæus, Vol. 3 (of 3)" by Naucratis Athenaeus is an ancient text of dialogues that explores dining, culture, and philosophy through conversations at a banquet. Initiated by Timocrates, the discussion circles around people known for their luxurious habits, connecting pleasure to appetite and luxury. Referencing Persians, Lydians, and Sybarites the characters discuss pleasure in ancient societies with philosophical thoughts and historical tales showing how luxury mixes with morality, often leading to praise and criticism of lifestyles of indulgence.
The Deipnosophists; or, Banquet of the Learned of Athenæus, Vol. 3 (of 3)
By of Naucratis Athenaeus
At a lavish banquet, philosophers debate the connection between seeking pleasure and moral values, revealing compelling stories of excess in ancient cultures.
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About the AuthorAthenaeus of Naucratis was an ancient Greek rhetorician and grammarian, flourishing about the end of the 2nd and beginning of the 3rd century AD. The Suda says only that he lived in the times of Marcus Aurelius, but the contempt with which he speaks of Commodus, who died in 192, implies that he survived that emperor. He was a contemporary of Adrantus.
Athenaeus of Naucratis was an ancient Greek rhetorician and grammarian, flourishing about the end of the 2nd and beginning of the 3rd century AD. The Suda says only that he lived in the times of Marcus Aurelius, but the contempt with which he speaks of Commodus, who died in 192, implies that he survived that emperor. He was a contemporary of Adrantus.
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