Sign in with Facebook
Loading...
Memorabilia
by
Xenophon
But his mode of dealing with his intimates has another aspect. As regards the ordinary necessities of life, 6] his advice was, "Act as you believe 7] these things may best be done." But in the case of those darker problems, the issues of which are incalculable, he directed his friends to consult the oracle, whether the business should be undertaken or not.
Unknown Binding, 170 pages
Published
January 1st 1994
by Cornell University Press
(first published -371)
Friend Reviews
To see what your friends thought of this book,
please sign up.
This book is not yet featured on Listopia.
Add this book to your favorite list »
Community Reviews
(showing
1-30
of
333)
This work combines Xenophon's version of The Apology and Symposium with four short books on memorable thoughts of Socrates. His version of Symposium and The Apology are different in style than Plato's and he is the target of considerable scholastic criticism for the picture he paints of Socrates in comparison to that painted by Plato. There is certainly nothing in his view of Socrates that defames or dishonors him, it just seems he was left with different imprints of the great thinker than other...more
Socrates has some amazing insights that, oddly enough, the Christian or religious person can appreciate. There were ideas I liked and didn't like, but Socrates was ALWAYS gutsy with what he had to say. I enjoyed reading about his life and history as Xenophon defended him against accusations of corrupting the youth and blaspheming the deities. The wisdom of Socrates will stay with me for a long time, and this book is a favorite on my bookshelf.
You can read my thoughts on it here: http://cristinah...more
You can read my thoughts on it here: http://cristinah...more
Mar 18, 2012
Richel
rated it
4 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
philosophy,
my-kindle
Obviously, the book is not a literary piece, but it fed my curiousity for the Philosopher who taught and influenced the equally great minds who were: Plato and Aristotle (who in turn tutored Alexander the Great).
Known as one of the founders of Western Philosophy, Socrates was well-remembered for the Socratic method which consisted in a series of questions to find the truth; lawyers use this. And who wouldn't know the saying: I only know that I know nothing, by which he acknowledges his limitati...more
Known as one of the founders of Western Philosophy, Socrates was well-remembered for the Socratic method which consisted in a series of questions to find the truth; lawyers use this. And who wouldn't know the saying: I only know that I know nothing, by which he acknowledges his limitati...more
This was a kindle version and included Xenophan's versions of The Symposium and The Apology as well. Of the three "books", I liked The Apology the best. I felt it was honest, heart-felt, and straight-forward. The Symposium was my least favorite as I felt it was very rambling and did not show Socrates in his best light. The Memorable Thoughts I felt truly was a brilliant portrayal of what I would expect to have heard from him. Witty, insightful, straight-forward when possible but with the curveba...more
this is a pretty good self-help book, especially if you're a philosophy nerd.
also, who knew socrates was such a sassy asshole?
also, who knew socrates was such a sassy asshole?
i like it
Okay, so this was a free Kindle download on Amazon so I tried it. Interesting if you're looking for this type of read....
I love Xenophon. He is a rare breed: philosopher, soldier, historian and mercenary. I imagine him as a 4th century BC combination of Teddy Roosevelt and William T. Vollmann. Memorabilia is a nice piece to read along with Plato's dialogues. While Plato's remembrances of Socrates are more philosophic and cerebral, Xenophon presents a slightly different and more down to earth picture of the great ethical philosopher.
This is such an enjoyable book. It is so practical, written (or spoken) so long ago, yet so contemporary. If only people could read these old masters, and actually do what they have discovered so long ago, as opposed to re-inventing the wheel in each generation, where would we have been.
I thought there was some good insight to be gained from this book. It's worth the time to read. I think it's probably merely scratching the surface of Socrates' work, but it was a freebie and my first dabble with stoic philosophy.
I have some Seneca and Epictetus that I am going to wade into next, along with my usual fiction novel reads.
I have some Seneca and Epictetus that I am going to wade into next, along with my usual fiction novel reads.
Started it, just wasn't into it.
There are no discussion topics on this book yet.
Be the first to start one »
Xenophon (Ancient Greek Ξενοφῶν, Modern Greek "Ξενοφών", "Ξενοφώντας"; ca. 431 – 355 BC), son of Gryllus, of the deme Erchia of Athens, was a soldier, mercenary and a contemporary and admirer of Socrates. He is known for his writings on the history of his own times, preserving the sayings of Socrates, and the life of ancient Greece.
Historical and biographical works
Anabasis (or The Persian Expediti...more
More about Xenophon...
Historical and biographical works
Anabasis (or The Persian Expediti...more
Share This Book
No trivia or quizzes yet. Add some now »
