The Memorable Thoughts of Socrates by Xenophon

"The Memorable Thoughts of Socrates" by Xenophon is a collection of Socratic dialogues written after 371 BC. This work presents Xenophon's defense of his teacher Socrates, who faced charges of impiety and corrupting youth in Athens. Through short episodes and conversations, Xenophon portrays Socrates offering practical wisdom to friends and fellow Athenians, demonstrating his piety, self-control, and beneficial influence. The work significantly shaped Cynic and Stoic philosophy in ancient times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Xenophon, 432 BCE-351? BCE
Editor Morley, Henry, 1822-1894
Translator Bysshe, Edward, active 1702-1712
Title The Memorable Thoughts of Socrates
Note Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorabilia_(Xenophon)
Credits David Price
Reading Level Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Subject Socrates, 470 BC-399 BC
Category Text
EBook-No. 17490
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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