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The Socratic Writings

The Socratic Writings

Xenophon
Dakyns, H. G.

Paperback

Philosophy

ISBN10: 1420979337
ISBN13: 9781420979336
Publisher: Digireads.Com
Published: Dec 5 2021
Pages: 306
Weight: 0.86
Height: 0.69 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English

Collected together here are a collection of works revealing the philosophy of Socrates from his friend and contemporary Xenophon. In The Memorabilia Xenophon directly defends the charges against Socrates, which were largely religious, but also political, in nature. Subsequently a series of episodes in which Socrates converses is related revealing a remarkable glimpse into everyday Athenian life and the wisdom of Socrates' teachings. In The Economist, Xenophon speaks of household organization and administration, again allowing readers to see Socrates' political philosophy and ancient Greek life from the author's perspective. The Symposium vibrantly relates a witty dinner party in which Socrates and the author were both in attendance, and where each person present defined their idea of virtue and pride. In The Apology, the state of mind and defense of Socrates is related in detail at his trial and execution. Finally, in Hiero, an extended dialogue between the absolute dictator of Syracuse and the poet Simonides is presented, in which they discuss how the private man has easier access to happiness than a tyrant. While many readers may be more familiar with Plato's writings on Socrates, this collection gives added insight into of ancient Greece's most important philosophers. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper and follows the translations of H. G. Dakyns.

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