On the theory of meaning and reference (semantics) as interpretated by W.V. Quine; a study.

While perhaps best known for his Lives, Plutarch also wrote philosophical dialogues that constitute a major intellectual legacy from the first century A.D. This collection presents two important short works from his writings in moral philosophy. They reveal Plutarch at his best--informative, sympathetic, rich in narrative--and are accompanied by an extensive commentary that situates Plutarch and his views on marriage in their historical context.

The plan for this volume emerged during the international Leipzig conference commemorating the centenary of the death of Gustav Fechner.