How did Plutarch reconcile Greek philosophy with Roman pragmatism?
Through his writings, especially "Parallel Lives"
Through military action
By founding a school
By translating Greek texts into Latin
Answer
Plutarch's writings, especially his "Parallel Lives", helped to reconcile Greek philosophy with Roman pragmatism. He did this by comparing the lives of famous Greeks and Romans, and showing how their virtues and vices were similar. This helped to show that both cultures had something to offer each other, and that they could learn from each other.
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