The Memorable Thoughts of Socrates by Xenophon
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"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
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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 |
| Release Date | Jan 10, 2006 |
| Last Update | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 915 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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