Unit 3 - Synopsis of Reading "Socrates: A Life Examined", Pgs 61-91
In chapter 3 of Socrates: A Life Examined, author Luis E. Navia introduces us to a second Socratic testimony written by another one of Socrates’ contemporaries, Xenophon. Within this chapter we discuss some major bibliographical details of Xenophon and his involvement with Socrates. As well as his most important Socratic works, their significance with the Socratic problem, and their differences with writings of other contemporaries, such as Aristophanes. Most importantly, Xenophon’s Socratic contribution helps shed light on the reason why Socrates seemed to choose death over anything else.
The testimonies of both Xenophon and Aristophanes are incredibly different, yet still they share a single similarity. Obviously the authors have two very different styles of writing. Xenophon’s Socratic writings …show more content…
Most of his works acknowledge Socrates as a clear minded citizen, concerned with affairs of the city, judicious, and always willing to help others
In chapter 3 of Socrates: A Life Examined, author Luis E. Navia introduces us to a second Socratic testimony written by another one of Socrates’ contemporaries, Xenophon. Within this chapter we discuss some major bibliographical details of Xenophon and his involvement with Socrates. As well as his most important Socratic works, their significance with the Socratic problem, and their differences with writings of other contemporaries, such as Aristophanes. Most importantly, Xenophon’s Socratic contribution helps shed light on the reason why Socrates seemed to choose death over anything else.
The testimonies of both Xenophon and Aristophanes are incredibly different, yet still they share a single similarity. Obviously the authors have two very different styles of writing. Xenophon’s Socratic writings …show more content…
Most of his works acknowledge Socrates as a clear minded citizen, concerned with affairs of the city, judicious, and always willing to help others