Ptahhotep (Ancient Egyptian: ptḥ ḥtp "Peace of Ptah"; (fl. c. 2400 BC), sometimes known as Ptahhotep I or Ptahhotpe, was an ancient Egyptian vizier during the late 25th century BC and early 24th century BC Fifth Dynasty of Egypt.

Ptahhotep (flourished 2400 bce) was a vizier of ancient Egypt who attained high repute in wisdom literature. His treatise “ The Maxims of Ptahhotep,” probably the earliest large piece of Egyptian wisdom literature available to modern scholars, was written primarily for young men of influential families who would soon assume one of the ...

The Maxims of Ptahhotep or Instruction of Ptahhotep is an ancient Egyptian literary composition by the Vizier Ptahhotep around 2375–2350 BC, during the rule of King Djedkare Isesi of the Fifth Dynasty. [1]

The tomb suggests that Ptahhotep must have held a very important position during the reign of Pharaoh Djedkare (ca. 2411 - 2378 BCE), the predecessor of Unis (cf. the Cannibal Hymn). In his tomb, Ptahhotep describes himself as a priest of Maat.

Teaching of Ptahhotep. The Introduction. The Teaching is set at court, with the highest official ('vizier' in Egyptological translation), a man named Ptahhotep, requesting retirement from the king.

Sep 6, 2024 · Ptahhotep, a sage and vizier from the Fifth Dynasty of ancient Egypt, is best known for his timeless wisdom encapsulated in the “Maxims of Ptahhotep.” His teachings emphasize ethical living, personal conduct, and social responsibility, which have resonated through centuries and continue to inspire moral thought today.

Mar 10, 2018 · Authorship is attributed to Ptahhotep, a vizier under King Isesi of the Egyptian Fifth Dynasty (ca. 2414-2375 BC). It is a collection of maxims and advice in the sebayt ("teaching") genre on human relations and are provided as instruction for his son.

The best known and preserved Egyptian wisdom text, what some have called the first philosophy in history, is The Instructions of Ptahhotep, a work with an introduction, 37 maxims and conclusion that survives on three ancient papyrus scrolls.

Ptahhotep sometimes known as Ptahhotep I or Ptahhotpe, was an ancient Egyptian who served his pharaoh during the late 25th century BC in Egypt's history. He wrote The Maxims of Ptahhotep, an early piece of Egyptian "wisdom literature" meant to instruct young men.

Jan 23, 2023 · Ptahhotep’s proverbs emphasised humility, loyalty in carrying out one’s own responsibilities, and the capacity to remain silent when appropriate. They promoted obedience to a father and a superior as the best virtue.