600 BCE to 1000 CE
The intent of The Symposium, according to Xenophon himself, is to record not only the serious actions of good and noble men, referring to Socrates, but also their lighter moments. The guests, while enjoying the entertainment, drink moderately and discuss numerous topics of interest – namely, virtue, knowledge, love and beauty.
The Symposium by Xenophon Translated by H.G. Dakyns Xenophon’s Symposium is a lighthearted conversation among friends at a banquet, featuring Socrates. It is one of a few, three to be precise, extant writings by Xenophon dedicated to preserving the memory of Socrates, along with the Memorabilia and Apology. The intent of The Symposium, according to…
The Memorable Thoughts of Socrates by Xenophon Translated by Eduard Bysshe Book IV Xenophon (c. 430 – 354 BCE), a Greek historian, philosopher and soldier, was a student of Socrates and contemporary of Plato. His “Memorabilia” defends Socrates’ moral teachings, countering misconceptions. This work offers a unique perspective on Socrates and Socratic philosophy, and its…
The Memorable Thoughts of Socrates by Xenophon Translated by Edward Bisshe Book III Xenophon (c. 430 – 354 BCE), a Greek historian, philosopher and soldier, was a student of Socrates and contemporary of Plato. His “Memorabilia” defends Socrates’ moral teachings, countering misconceptions. This work offers a unique perspective on Socrates and Socratic philosophy, and its…
The Memorable Thoughts of Socrates by Xenophon Translated by Edward Bisshe Book II Xenophon (c. 430 – 354 BCE), a Greek historian, philosopher and soldier, was a student of Socrates and contemporary of Plato. His “Memorabilia” defends Socrates’ moral teachings, countering misconceptions. This work offers a unique perspective on Socrates and Socratic philosophy, and its…
The Memorable Thoughts of Socrates by Xenophon Translated by Edward Bisshe Book I Xenophon (c. 430 – 354 BCE), a Greek historian, philosopher and soldier, was a student of Socrates and contemporary of Plato. His “Memorabilia” defends Socrates’ moral teachings, countering misconceptions. This work offers a unique perspective on Socrates and Socratic philosophy, and its…
The Memorable Thoughts of Socrates by Xenophon Translated by Edward Bisshe Xenophon (c. 430 – 354 BCE), a Greek historian, philosopher and soldier, was a student of Socrates and contemporary of Plato. His “Memorabilia” defends Socrates’ moral teachings, countering misconceptions. This work offers a unique perspective on Socrates and Socratic philosophy, and its influence on…
Xenophon’s Apology, by his own account and admission, does not seek to record the entirely of Socrates’ defense, but rather to remark that he committed no impiety towards the gods nor injustice towards men, and to accentuate that Socrates, in fact, welcomed death.
Xenophon’s Apology, by his own account and admission, does not seek to record the entirely of Socrates’ defense, but rather to remark that he committed no impiety towards the gods nor injustice towards men, and to accentuate that Socrates, in fact, welcomed death.
Xenophon’s Apology, by his own account and admission, does not seek to record the entirely of Socrates’ defense, but rather to remark that he committed no impiety towards the gods nor injustice towards men, and to accentuate that Socrates, in fact, welcomed death.