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Xenophon's Memorabilia Of Socrates (1847)

Xenophon's Memorabilia Of Socrates (1847)

Kuhner, Raphael
Wheeler, G. B.
Xenophon

Paperback

PhilosophyAncient GreeceFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 116488462X
ISBN13: 9781164884620
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 234
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Xenophon's Memorabilia of Socrates is a book that was originally written in ancient Greek by the philosopher and historian Xenophon. The book is a collection of dialogues and recollections of the teachings, conversations, and actions of the famous philosopher Socrates, who was Xenophon's mentor and friend. The book is divided into four parts, each of which covers different aspects of Socrates' life and philosophy.The first part of the book focuses on Socrates' personal life and character, including his modesty, his devotion to his family, and his willingness to serve in the Athenian army. The second part of the book discusses Socrates' teachings and philosophy, including his emphasis on the importance of virtue and his belief in the existence of an objective moral standard.The third part of the book recounts Socrates' trial and execution, which took place in Athens in 399 BC. This section includes a detailed account of Socrates' defense at his trial, as well as his final thoughts and words before his death.The final part of the book includes a collection of Socratic dialogues, which are conversations between Socrates and various individuals on a variety of philosophical topics. These dialogues are presented in a question-and-answer format, with Socrates using his famous method of questioning to lead his interlocutors to a deeper understanding of their own beliefs and assumptions.Overall, Xenophon's Memorabilia of Socrates is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and philosophy of Socrates, as well as ancient Greek philosophy in general. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind and teachings of one of history's most influential thinkers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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