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Xenophon: Memorabilia, Oeconomicus

by E. Marchant
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781026093863
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 574
  • Original Price: GBP 32.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 976 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical

"Memorabilia" and "Oeconomicus" represent two of Xenophon's most significant contributions to classical literature and Socratic thought. In "Memorabilia", Xenophon provides a compelling defense of his teacher, Socrates, offering a series of dialogues and anecdotes intended to illustrate the philosopher's moral character and his positive influence on the youth of Athens. Unlike the more metaphysical approach found in other contemporary accounts, Xenophon's Socrates is portrayed as a practical moralist focused on virtue, piety, and civic duty.

"Oeconomicus" stands as one of the earliest and most influential treatises on estate management and agriculture. Through a dialogue between Socrates and Critobulus, and later involving the character Ischomachus, the work explores the virtues of the successful householder. It delves into themes of leadership, the division of labor within the home, and the nobility of farming as a profession. Together, these works provide a rich window into the social and intellectual life of ancient Greece, offering timeless insights into ethics, economy, and the art of living well. This collection remains essential for students of ancient history, philosophy, and classical literature.

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