The Socratic Way of Life: Xenophon’s “Memorabilia”

Synopsis

Socrates's innocence of the injustices for which he was executed. Socrates was not guilty of impiety or disbelief as regards the gods of Athens -- Socrates was not guilty of corrupting the young -- Socrates's active justice, as benefiter of others -- How Socrates benefited through his piety and his self-mastery -- How Socrates benefited in regard to family and friends -- How Socrates benefited those reaching for the noble/beautiful (kalon) -- Socrates as beneficial tutor -- Xenophon's conclusion. Thomas L. Pangle. Includes bibliographical references and index.