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"Theodore Metochites, a distinguished figure in the intellectual and political landscape of the early Palaiologan period (1261-1341), was born in Constantinople in 1270. The On Morals or Concerning Education is an extensive disquisition about the significance and status of cultural education (paideia) in the context of Palaiologan society. The oration might also be seen at least partly as an autobiographical narrative exposing Metochites's inner reflections and anxieties. The On Morals belongs to the genre of the protreptikos, a hortatory speech designed to encourage its readers to study philosophy and attain virtue. With the On Morals Metochites sought to establish himself as a continuator of ancient moral philosophy in late Byzantium"--

The structure of the ensemble and the political background -- The De Europae dissidiis et Bello Turco -- Isocrates -- Vives's choice of Isocratean orations -- The Areopagiticus -- The Nicocles -- Greek editions of Isocrates prior to Vives -- Prior Latin translations of Areopagiticus and Nicocles -- Vives and Isocrates -- Translations of DEDRP -- The DEDRP : the present edition.