- SKU: 9781515428893
- BARCODE: 9781515428893
- VENDOR: BooksCloud
The Memorable Thoughts of Socrates: Ethics & Moral Philosophy - Hardcover
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by Xenophon (Author)
A classic account of the life and teachings of Socrates as remembered by the historian and soldier Xenophon, preserving conversations that illuminate the character and philosophy of one of antiquity's greatest thinkers.
In The Memorable Thoughts of Socrates (often known as the Memorabilia), Xenophon offers a vivid portrait of Socrates drawn from personal recollection and careful reflection. Writing in the aftermath of Socrates' execution in 399 BCE, Xenophon sought to defend his teacher against the accusations that had led to his condemnation. Through a series of conversations and anecdotes, he presents Socrates as a man devoted to reason, virtue, and the improvement of human character.
Rather than constructing an abstract philosophical system, Xenophon portrays Socrates in dialogue-questioning assumptions, guiding friends and students toward practical wisdom, and encouraging the cultivation of self-discipline, justice, and thoughtful living. These discussions range from ethics and friendship to leadership, education, and the responsibilities of citizenship.
Together with the dialogues of Plato, Xenophon's recollections form one of the principal sources through which the historical Socrates is known. His account emphasizes Socrates' practical philosophy and his belief that virtue arises from knowledge and reflection.
This enduring work remains an essential document of classical Greek philosophy and a valuable window into the life and method of one of the foundational figures of Western thought.
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