| Author |
Xenophon, 432 BCE-351? BCE |
| Translator |
Dakyns, Henry Graham, 1838-1911 |
| Uniform Title |
Oeconomicus. English
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| Title |
The Economist
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oeconomicus
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by John Bickers, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Economist" by Xenophon is a treatise on domestic economy written in the 4th century BC. This work primarily features a dialogue between Socrates and his interlocutor Critobulus, discussing the principles and practices of managing a household and estate effectively. The text delves into the definition of economy, what constitutes wealth, and the responsibilities of a good economist or house manager, emphasizing principles of order, utility, and the proper use of resources. The opening of "The Economist" introduces Xenophon’s Socratic dialogue format, where Socrates engages Critobulus in a discussion about the nature of economy. Socrates prompts Critobulus to define economy and its relation to knowledge, leading them to explore what it means to possess wealth and the significance of managing resources wisely. The conversation touches on various aspects, such as the roles of both men and women within the household, the importance of training and knowledge in achieving prosperity, and how proper management can enhance the value of one's estate. The initial exchanges set the stage for more profound reflections on duty, mutual assistance, and the philosophical underpinnings of domestic life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Classical literature
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| Subject |
Dialogues, Greek -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Administration of estates -- Greece -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Greece -- Economic conditions -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1173 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 16, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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