The Shorter Socratic Writings: Apology of Socrates to the Jury, Oeconomicus, and "Symposium''

by Xenophon

Book Overview

This book presents translations of three dialogues Xenophon devoted to the life and thought of his teacher, Socrates. Each is accompanied by notes and an interpretative essay that will introduce new readers to Xenophon and foster further reflection in those familiar with his writing. "Apology of Socrates to the Jury" shows how Socrates conducted himself when he was tried on the capital charge of not believing in the city's gods and corrupting the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801432146
• ISBN13: 9780801432149
• Release Date: March 1996
• Publisher: Cornell University Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher