The Dissertations of Maximus Tyrius by Maximus (Of Tyre) delves into philosophical discussions on virtue justice love and the nature of the soul. Through comparisons of characters like Achilles and Agamemnon the book explores contrasting ideals and values. It references ancient philosophers like Empedocles Pythagoras Plato and Aristotle to discuss concepts of virtue pleasure and wisdom. The text concludes with reflections on the existence of universal forms and the importance of divine wisdom over sophistry.