The Philosopher
Philo of Alexandria
The face
The background
- Nationality:
- Hellenistic Jewish
- Schools:
- Middle Platonism, Hellenistic Judaism
- Branchs:
- Middle Platonism, Hellenistic Judaism
- Period:
- Ancient philosophy
The synopsis
The works
Quaestiones
Allegorical Commentary of the Torah
Exposition of the Law
That all good men are free
Embassy to Gaius
Against Flaccus
On the Contemplative Life
The quotes
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.
Those who give hoping to be rewarded with honor are not giving, they are bargaining.
Households, cities, countries, and nations have enjoyed great happiness when a single individual has taken heed of the Good and Beautiful. Such people not only liberate themselves; they fill those they meet with a free mind.