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Aus der Bibliothek von Prof. Wolfgang Haase, langj�igem Herausgeber der ANRW und des International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT) / From the library of Prof. Wolfgang Haase, long-time editor of ANRW and the International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT). - minimal besto�n, ansonsten tadelloser Zustand / slightly bumped otherwise perfect condition - This volume presents new translations of three dialogues Xenophon devoted to the life and thought of his teacher, Socrates. Each is accompanied by notes and an interpretive 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 -- Socrates did not secure his own acquittal, he profoundly impressed some listeners who then helped to shape the public perception of philosophy as a noble, if highly idiosyncratic, way of life. -- In Oeconomicus, Xenophon relates the conversation Socrates had on the day he turned from the study of natural philosophy to that of moral and political matters. �Oeconomicus� is concerned most directly with the character and purpose of Socrates� political philosophy. -- Xenophon provides entertaining portraits of Socrates� circle of friends in the �Symposium.� In the process, he conveys the source of every individual�s pride in himself, thus defining for each a conception of human excellence or virtue. The dialogue concludes with Socrates� beautiful speech on love ( eros ) and its proper place in the good or happy life. ISBN 9780801432149