Xenophon

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Memorabilia (eBook, ePUB)

Remembering Socrates - Xenophon's Portrait of Character, Conversation, and Everyday Philosophy

Übersetzer: Zengerink, Tim

Beschreibung

What if the most powerful philosophy was found not in grand speeches-but in daily life?

In Memorabilia, Xenophon captures a side of Socrates that is often overshadowed by more dramatic accounts. Rather than focusing on metaphysical ideas or courtroom defenses, this work presents Socrates in his natural element-walking the streets of Athens, mentoring friends, and confronting life's moral dilemmas with clarity, wit, and unwavering principle.

This modern translation brings fresh accessibility and insight to one of the most engaging portraits of the philosopher ever written. Whether advising young men on self-control, challenging sophists on virtue, or gently provoking his critics, the Socrates of Memorabilia embodies a philosophy lived fully and fearlessly.

What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:

• A Practical and Human Socrates
• Witness the philosopher in conversation, revealing how his teachings applied to real-life decisions and relationships.
• Timeless Dialogues on Virtue and Wisdom
• Explore his thoughts on justice, piety, self-mastery, friendship, leadership, and the good life.
• A Companionable and Accessible Work
• Ideal for newcomers and seasoned readers alike, this translation makes Xenophon's clear and direct style shine.
• A Rare Complement to Plato
• Compare Xenophon's grounded, respectful portrayal of Socrates with the more theoretical depictions in Republic and Phaedo.
• An Inspiring Model for Modern Ethics
• Learn how philosophy can be lived-through action, dialogue, and the pursuit of excellence in everyday conduct.

Whether you're a student of philosophy or simply seeking wisdom that speaks to everyday challenges, Memorabilia offers a compelling, compassionate, and unforgettable encounter with one of history's greatest minds.

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• Text-to-Speech

Autor

Xenophon of Athens (c. 431 BC - 354 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher, historian, soldier, mercenary, and student of Socrates. As a soldier, Xenophon became commander of the Ten Thousand at about 30, with noted military historian Theodore Ayrault Dodge saying of him, "the centuries since have devised nothing to surpass the genius of this warrior." He established the precedent for many logistical operations and was among the first to use flanking maneuvers, feints and attacks in depth. He was among the greatest commanders of antiquity. As a historian, Xenophon is known for recording the history of his time, the late-5th and early-4th centuries BC, in such works as the Hellenica, which covered the final seven years and the aftermath of the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC), thus representing a thematic continuation of Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War. As one of the Ten Thousand (Greek mercenaries), Xenophon participated in Cyrus the Younger's failed campaign to claim the Persian throne from his brother Artaxerxes II of Persia. He recounted the events in Anabasis, his most notable history. Like Plato, Xenophon is an authority on Socrates, about whom he wrote several books of dialogues (the Memorabilia) and an Apology of Socrates to the Jury, which recounts the philosopher's trial in 399 BC. Despite being born an Athenian citizen, Xenophon was also associated with Sparta, the traditional enemy of Athens. His pro-oligarchic politics, military service under Spartan generals in the Persian campaign and elsewhere, and his friendship with King Agesilaus II endeared Xenophon to the Spartans. Some of his works have a pro-Spartan bias, especially the royal biography Agesilaus and the Constitution of the Spartans. Xenophon's works span several genres and are written in plain-language Attic Greek, for which reason they serve as translation exercises for contemporary students of the Ancient Greek language. In the Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers, Diogenes Laërtius observed that, as a writer, Xenophon of Athens was known as the "Attic Muse," for the sweetness of his diction.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: The Library of Alexandria
• Seitenzahl: 158
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juli 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781806293360
• Artikelnr.: 74883748