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Memoirs of Socrates
and the Symposium (The dinner party).
Book • 1970
Xenophon's 'Memoirs of Socrates,' also known as 'Memorabilia,' offers a collection of dialogues and anecdotes that depict Socrates' life, teachings, and philosophical method.
Through these accounts, Xenophon portrays Socrates as a wise and virtuous man who sought to improve the lives of those around him.
The work covers a range of topics, including justice, piety, courage, and self-control, illustrating Socrates' approach to ethical and practical questions.
Xenophon's 'Memoirs' provides valuable insights into Socrates' character and thought, offering a portrait of a philosopher dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the cultivation of virtue.
Through these accounts, Xenophon portrays Socrates as a wise and virtuous man who sought to improve the lives of those around him.
The work covers a range of topics, including justice, piety, courage, and self-control, illustrating Socrates' approach to ethical and practical questions.
Xenophon's 'Memoirs' provides valuable insights into Socrates' character and thought, offering a portrait of a philosopher dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the cultivation of virtue.
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