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The philosophy of Socrates is vividly explored through the works of his friend Xenophon, offering a unique perspective on Athenian life and thought. "The Memorabilia" defends Socrates against political and religious charges, while "The Economist" highlights his views on household management. "The Symposium" presents a lively dinner discussion on virtue, and "The Apology" details Socrates' trial and defense. Lastly, "Hiero" contrasts the happiness of a private individual with that of a tyrant. This collection enriches the understanding of Socratic philosophy beyond Plato's interpretations.
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The Socratic Writings, Xenophon
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- 2021
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- Title
- The Socratic Writings
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Xenophon
- Publisher
- Digireads.com
- Publisher
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 306
- ISBN13
- 9781420979336
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- The philosophy of Socrates is vividly explored through the works of his friend Xenophon, offering a unique perspective on Athenian life and thought. "The Memorabilia" defends Socrates against political and religious charges, while "The Economist" highlights his views on household management. "The Symposium" presents a lively dinner discussion on virtue, and "The Apology" details Socrates' trial and defense. Lastly, "Hiero" contrasts the happiness of a private individual with that of a tyrant. This collection enriches the understanding of Socratic philosophy beyond Plato's interpretations.