Shane Brennan
Xenophon'S Anabasis: A Socratic History
Xenophon'S Anabasis: A Socratic History
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Xenophon's Anabasis is a Socratic history that integrates leadership, panhellenism, Sparta, and apologia, with the presence of Socrates bringing these teachings and values to life. Brennan offers a fresh reading of the text, highlighting Xenophon's aims in writing it and demonstrating how the author perpetuates Socratic teachings through his leadership.
Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2022
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
From ancient times to the present, Xenophon's Anabasis has captivated and delighted readers. Xenophon weaves together numerous themes and issues in his writings, including leadership, panhellenism, Sparta, and apologia, through his account of Cyrus the Younger's attempt to seize the Persian throne and its consequences. Brennan approaches the text from an interdisciplinary perspective, drawing on a wide range of considerations to understand Xenophon's motivations for writing the book some thirty years after the event.
The central argument of the book highlights the presence of Socrates and demonstrates how Xenophon, portraying himself in the story as a model pupil of the philosopher, perpetuates Socratic teachings and values through his leadership. Ultimately, Anabasis is revealed to be a Socratic history, a narrative rooted in a historical event or period and in which the author embeds a reflection of the philosopher and his values.
Xenophon's Anabasis is a timeless masterpiece that continues to inspire and engage readers across generations. Through his vivid storytelling and profound insights, Xenophon explores the complexities of human nature, leadership, and the pursuit of justice. The book's interdisciplinary approach offers a fresh perspective on a historical event, highlighting the enduring relevance of Socratic teachings and values. Whether read for its historical significance or its literary merit, Anabasis remains a valuable contribution to the world of literature and philosophy.
Weight: 580g
Dimension: 162 x 244 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474489881
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