InSocrates CafébyFigs in WinterBook Club: Xenophon’s Memorabilia, part IV, Socrates teaches a lesson in statesmanshipXenophon’s Memorabilia is one of the classics of antiquity, and a frank and refreshing look at the figure of Socrates, of whom Xenophon…Jul 3, 2020Jul 3, 2020
InSocrates CafébyFigs in WinterBook Club: Xenophon’s Memorabilia, part III, Socrates gives advice about politicsXenophon’s Memorabilia is a crucial ancient text for anyone interested in understanding Socrates, the main subject of the book. And also…May 26, 20201May 26, 20201
InThe LabyrinthbyFigs in WinterBook Club: Xenophon’s Memorabilia, part II, Socrates teaches a lesson to his sonIt has been some time since we discussed the first book of Xenophon’s Memorabilia, a biographical account of Socrates that, among other…May 11, 20201May 11, 20201
InThe LabyrinthbyFigs in WinterBook Club: Xenophon’s Memorabilia, part ITime to to discuss a new book (previous entries here)! This time I am initiating what is likely to be a four-part discussion of Xenophon’s…Mar 9, 2020Mar 9, 2020