The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Eusebius the Philosopher
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 100
There's something intriguing about this learned disciple whose teaching method relies on dark hints and affected disputes. His presence suggests someone who guides through mystery rather than direct instruction.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult during Julian's education
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 100
- Books
- 1
Eusebius the Philosopher was one of two learned disciples who supplied the place of the aged master Aedesius. He artfully contrived dark hints and affected disputes to excite Julian's hopes, preparing the young prince for initiation into the deeper mysteries of Neoplatonic philosophy.
Description
A Neoplatonic philosopher of mature years with the learned bearing of one who has studied under Aedesius. He wears the simple robes of a scholar, his face marked by the artful intelligence that shapes his distinctive teaching method.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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