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Xenophon of Athens (circa 430 - 354 B.C.) Greek poet, historian, soldier and philosopher, living at a time of momentous events in Ancient Greek history, writing about the philosophy of Socrates, the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta, and the Persian expedition that... Read Full Overview

The Symposium that Xenophon wrote has lived in the shadow of the more famous one by Plato, so much so that it has not received a full commentary in English for well over a hundred years. Yet it is a work as useful for its Greek as it is precious for its content. Socrates... Read Full Overview

The Symposium is a philosophical work written by Xenophon, a student of Socrates, in ancient Greece. The book is a dialogue between several characters who gather together to discuss the nature of love and beauty. The central figure in the dialogue is Socrates, who argues that... Read Full Overview

Xenophon's Symposium is a classic work of ancient Greek literature that explores the nature of love, friendship, and the role of women in society. The book is a record of a dinner party held by the Athenian general Callias, where a group of friends gather to discuss the topic... Read Full Overview

For myself, I hold to the opinion that not alone are the serious transactions of "good and noble men" most memorable, but that words and deeds distinctive of their lighter moods may claim some record. In proof of which contention, I will here describe a set of incidents within... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

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Xenophon: Das Gastmahl Symposion. Hier in der bersetzung von Christoph Martin Wieland, S mmtliche Werke, Band 60 / bersetzungen Band 15, Wien, 1813. Vollst ndige Neuausgabe. Herausgegeben von Karl-Maria Guth. Berlin 2016. Umschlaggestaltung von Thomas Schultz-Overhage unter... Read Full Overview

The Symposium is a philosophical work by Xenophon, a student of Socrates, which recounts a dinner party held by the poet Agathon in Athens. The guests at the party, including Socrates, deliver speeches in praise of love, exploring its nature, purpose, and effects on individuals... Read Full Overview

Dans le Banquet de X nophon, le lien entre conversation et argumentation sont li es: la conversation laquelle Socrate impose plus ou moins discr tement ses orientations, contient en filigrane une immense argumentation en faveur de la kalokagathie, ses caract ristiques et des... Read Full Overview

The Symposium that Xenophon wrote has lived in the shadow of the more famous one by Plato, so much so that it has not received a full commentary in English for well over a hundred years. Yet it is a work as useful for its Greek as it is precious for its content. Socrates... Read Full Overview

Discover the Timeless Wisdom of Ancient Greece Step into the vibrant world of classical Athens with Xenophon's *The Symposium*, a captivating dialogue that brings to life the wit, wisdom, and philosophical musings of Socrates and his companions. Set during a lively banquet,... Read Full Overview

Dive into the heart of ancient philosophy with Xenophon's "The Symposium," a captivating exploration of ethics and wisdom through a series of engaging dialogues. This classical text offers a glimpse into a symposium, a gathering of intellectuals, including the renowned Socrates,... Read Full Overview