The Shorter Writings by Xenophon
This book contains new, annotated, and literal yet accessible translations of Xenophon's eight shorter writings, accompanied by interpretive essays that reveal these works to be masterful achievements by a serious thinker of the first rank who raises important moral, political, and philosophical questions. Five of these shorter writings are...-
Introduction to the Reading of Hegel
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Gorgias
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The Theban Plays
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Philosophy of Plato and Aristotle
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On Duties
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The Education of Cyrus
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The Anabasis of Cyrus
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Hegel's Lectures on the Philosophy of World History
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Averroes on Plato's "Republic"
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Letters from Rousseau
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Memorabilia
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"on the Republic" and "on the Laws"
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Politics and the Arts
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The Political Writings
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Plato's Dialogue on Friendship
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The Roots of Political Philosophy
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Phaedrus
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Protagoras and Meno
Magnificent... The translators and commentators assembled by McBrayer approach Xenophon with a prudence and care that would have made the Athenian smile.
* The Weekly Standard *Plaudits to Gregory McBrayer, who has edited a new collection of the shorter works of the ancient Greek philosopher Xenophon, complete with fresh literal translations and interpretative essays by distinguished scholars. The Shorter Writings features Xenophon's reflections on subjects ranging from tyranny, political economy, hunting with dogs, and the ways of life of Athens and Sparta, the two most interesting Greek cities. By writing on topics that can at first glance sometimes appear quite mundane, Xenophon shows how the greatest philosophical puzzles can be seen through the practical problems of life out in the world.
* Mosaic Magazine *On the surface, the Ways and Means is an attempt by a native son of Athens to restore the laurel to that great city through economic reforms. On a deeper level, it is the recognition of national existence as a strenuous act of renewal; and, more importantly, the affirmation and exposition of a certain kind of knowledge, or "science," of political economy.
-- Pedro L. Gonzalez, American Greatness * KirkCenter.org *Gregory A. McBrayer is Assistant Professor of Political Science and Director of the University Core Curriculum at Ashland University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781501718502 |
| ISBN 10 | 1501718509 |
| Title | The Shorter Writings |
| Author | Xenophon |
| Series | Agora Editions |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cornell University Press |
| Year published | 2018-05-15 |
| Number of pages | 414 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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