Xenophon

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Oeconomicus

Household, Husbandry, and Leadership - Xenophon's Lessons on Economics, Ethics, and Domestic Management

Beschreibung

What if managing a home well was the first step to mastering leadership and life? In Oeconomicus, Xenophon delivers one of the earliest surviving texts on economics-not as a study of money, but as a guide to virtue in action. Through a thoughtful dialogue between Socrates and Ischomachus, the work outlines how personal discipline, ethical stewardship, and cooperative household roles contribute to prosperity, happiness, and civic harmony. This modern translation preserves the clarity and structure of the original, while making its ancient insights feel surprisingly modern. From discussions on gender roles and agricultural efficiency to reflections on self-mastery, justice, and responsibility, Oeconomicus provides a blueprint for ethical leadership grounded in practical life. What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: A Foundational Work of Economic Philosophy Understand the roots of economics as moral order, centered on justice, responsibility, and practical wisdom. A Dialogue on Leadership in Daily Life Learn how character and organization in the home reflect one's fitness for leadership in the public sphere. Timeless Lessons on Work, Partnership, and Order Explore themes of cooperation, gender roles, and managing resources through the model of an ideal household. A Surprisingly Modern Ethical Framework Examine ancient values that echo today in leadership theory, relationship building, and personal growth. An Accessible, Conversational Translation Carefully adapted to preserve Socratic wit and Xenophon's realism while making ideas resonate with today's readers. Whether you're interested in classical philosophy, household management, or the ethics of leadership, Oeconomicus offers practical wisdom rooted in ancient soil-and still blooming with relevance.

Autor

Xenophon was a Greek historian, soldier, and philosopher born in Athens around 430 BC. He was a student of Socrates and fought as a mercenary in various conflicts throughout his life. In 401 BC, Xenophon joined the expedition of Cyrus the Younger, a Persian prince who sought to overthrow his brother, the king of Persia. After Cyrus was killed in battle, Xenophon led a group of Greek soldiers known as the Ten Thousand on a dangerous retreat across enemy territory, an event he later wrote about in his famous work, the "Anabasis". Xenophon also wrote several other works, including the "Hellenica", which covers the events in Greece from 411 BC to 362 BC, and the "Cyropaedia", a fictionalized biography of Cyrus the Great. In addition to his military and historical pursuits, Xenophon was also interested in philosophy and wrote several works on ethics, including "Memorabilia", a collection of Socratic dialogues. He believed in the importance of piety, obedience to the law, and the virtues of the Greek city-state system. Xenophon spent his later years in the Greek city of Corinth, where he continued to write and engage in philosophical discussions. He died around 354 BC at an advanced age.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: The Library of Alexandria
• Seitenzahl: 96
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juli 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 170g
• ISBN-13: 9781806293438
• ISBN-10: 1806293439
• Artikelnr.: 75687243