The Memorabilia. E-book. Formato EPUB - 9791222082547

The Memorabilia. E-book. Formato EPUB. Philosopher, soldier, and historian, Xenophon was a former student of Socrates who composed <i>The Memorabilia</i> many years after his teacher&#39;s trial and execution in 399 B.C.&nbsp; This collection of Socratic dialogues presents not the philosopher&#39;s actual defense to the Athenian court but rather a more general appreciation of his life and thought, although Xenophon does argue that Socrates was innocent of the formal charges against him: failure to recognize the gods of Athens, the introduction of new gods, and corruption of the youth.<br /><br />This picture of Socrates differs substantially from that drawn by Plato, who focused on the ancient Greek sage&#39;s philosophy. Xenophon, on the other hand, offers many examples of the great philosopher&#39;s conversations with his students and fellow citizens, recounting more of the actual advice Socrates gave to those with whom he spoke. Accordingly, these dialogues offer a fascinating complement to the better-known works of Plato.