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Conversations of Socrates

By Xenophon
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Conversations of Socrates by Xenophon presents a collection of dialogues in which Socrates engages with various Athenian citizens, discussing themes like virtue, justice, and piety. This work sheds light on Socratic philosophy and offers insights into his method of inquiry, known for questioning and examining ethical concepts. It provides a vivid depiction of Socrates' approach to everyday ethics and his influence on his contemporaries.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by philosophical dialogues and the thoughts of historical figures, as it offers an engaging look into Socratic philosophy through the lens of one of his devoted pupils, Xenophon. The work provides insights into Socrates' teachings, making it suitable for those interested in exploring ethical questions and classical Greek thought.

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Conversations of Socrates

After the execution of Socrates in 399 BC, a number of his followers wrote dialogues featuring him as the protagonist and, in so doing, transformed the great philosopher into a legendary figure. This title offers insights into the Socratic world and into the intellectual atmosphere and life of ancient Greece. It reveals much about this man.

After the execution of Socrates in 399 BC, a number of his followers wrote dialogues featuring him as the protagonist and, in so doing, transformed the great philosopher into a legendary figure.

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Xenophon's fascinating defence of Socratic thought.

After the execution of Socrates in 399 BC, a number of his followers wrote dialogues featuring him as the protagonist and, in so doing, transformed the great philosopher into a legendary figure. Xenophon's portrait is the only one other than Plato's to survive, and while it offers a very personal interpretation of Socratic thought, it also reveals much about the man and his philosophical views.

In Socrates' Defence, Xenophon defends his mentor against charges of arrogance made at his trial, while the Memoirs of Socrates also start with an impassioned plea for the rehabilitation of a wronged reputation. Along with The Estate-Manager, a practical economic treatise, and The Dinner-Party, a sparkling exploration of love, Xenophon's dialogues offer fascinating insights into the Socratic world and into the intellectual atmosphere and daily life of ancient Greece.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140445176

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 February 1990

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Edited by Robin Waterfield
  • Translated by Hugh Tredennick
  • Translated by Robin Waterfield
  • Translated by Hugh Tredennick
  • Translated by Hugh Tredennick
  • Edited by Robin Waterfield

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 284g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Xenophon was born c.430BC, an Athenian gentleman. Whilst fighting for Greece, he was finally banished due to his devotion to Socrates and support for Sparta. Settling near Olympia under Spartan protection, he began to write his treatises, histories and biographies. Hugh Tredinnick was Professor of Classics at Royal Holloway College from 1946 - 1966. he has translated works by Aristotle. He dies in 1982. Robin Waterfield is a self-employed writer with publications ranging from academic articles to children's fiction. He has tranlsated various Greek texts for Penguin.

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