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Xenophonte - Xenophontis Philosophi Excellentissimi opera - 1551

Elegitur presenta: L’opera Xenophontis Philosophi Excellentissimi Opera è una raccolta delle opere di Senofonte, storico, filosofo e scrittore greco vissuto nel V-IV secolo a.C. Chi era Senofonte? Senofonte fu un discepolo di Socrate e un autore poliedrico, noto per le sue opere storiche, filosofiche e pratiche. Partecipò alla famosa spedizione dei Diecimila (descritta nell’Anabasi) e scrisse su politica, economia, educazione e storia militare. Contenuto dell’opera L'edizione Xenophontis Philosophi Excellentissimi Opera raccoglie diverse opere di Senofonte, tra cui: 1. Opere storiche Anabasi: racconto della spedizione dei Diecimila, una marcia epica di mercenari greci attraverso l'Asia Minore. Elleniche: continuazione della Storia della Guerra del Peloponneso di Tucidide, che narra gli eventi dal 411 al 362 a.C. Ciropedia: biografia idealizzata di Ciro il Grande, esempio di buon governo e leadership. 2. Opere filosofiche e socratiche Memorabili: raccolta di detti e conversazioni di Socrate, con l’obiettivo di difendere il filosofo dalle accuse che portarono alla sua condanna. Apologia di Socrate: versione alternativa alla difesa di Socrate rispetto a quella di Platone. Simposio: dialogo ambientato in un banchetto, in cui si discute di amore e virtù. Economico: trattato sulla gestione della casa e dell’agricoltura, con consigli di carattere pratico e morale. 3. Opere di carattere politico e tecnico Ierone: dialogo tra il tiranno di Siracusa e il poeta Simonide sulla natura del potere. Costituzione degli Spartani: descrizione del sistema politico e militare di Sparta, esaltandone la disciplina e l’organizzazione. Ipparchico e De Re Equestri: trattati sulla cavalleria e sull’arte militare. Importanza dell’opera L’edizione Xenophontis Philosophi Excellentissimi Opera si colloca tra le raccolte rinascimentali che miravano a diffondere i classici greci e latini, sia per scopi eruditi sia per la formazione di governanti e uomini di cultura. L’opera di Senofonte fu molto apprezzata per la chiarezza del suo stile e la sua attenzione ai temi pratici. Le sue opere filosofiche fornirono una prospettiva alternativa su Socrate, più pragmatica rispetto a quella di Platone. La Ciropedia influenzò il pensiero politico e pedagogico, ispirando anche autori come Machiavelli. collazione: (2pp non numerate, 701pp numerate)

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Xenophonte - Xenophontis Philosophi Excellentissimi opera - 1551

Xenophonte - Xenophontis Philosophi Excellentissimi opera - 1551

Elegitur presents:

The work Xenophontis Philosophi Excellentissimi Opera is a collection of the works of Xenophon, a Greek historian, philosopher, and writer who lived in the 5th-4th century BC.

Who was Xenophon?
Xenophon was a disciple of Socrates and a multifaceted author, known for his historical, philosophical, and practical works. He participated in the famous expedition of the Ten Thousand (described in the Anabasis) and wrote about politics, economics, education, and military history.

Content of the work
The edition of Xenophon the Most Excellent Philosopher collects various works of Xenophon, including:

Historical works
Anabasis: account of the expedition of the Ten Thousand, an epic march of Greek mercenaries through Asia Minor.
Hellanicus: continuation of the History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides, which recounts the events from 411 to 362 BC.
Cyropedia: idealized biography of Cyrus the Great, an example of good governance and leadership.
2. Philosophical and Socratic works
Memorabilia: a collection of sayings and conversations of Socrates, aimed at defending the philosopher against the charges that led to his condemnation.
Apology of Socrates: an alternative version of Socrates' defense compared to that of Plato.
Symposium: dialogue set at a banquet, in which love and virtue are discussed.
Economic: treatise on the management of the home and agriculture, with practical and moral advice.
3. Works of a political and technical nature
Hierone: dialogue between the tyrant of Syracuse and the poet Simonides on the nature of power.
Constitution of the Spartans: description of the political and military system of Sparta, extolling its discipline and organization.
Ipparchico and De Re Equestri: treatises on cavalry and military art.
Importance of the work
The edition of Xenophon, the most excellent philosopher, is among the Renaissance collections aimed at disseminating Greek and Latin classics, both for erudite purposes and for the education of rulers and cultured men.

Xenophon's work was highly appreciated for the clarity of his style and his focus on practical themes.
His philosophical works provided an alternative perspective on Socrates, more pragmatic than that of Plato.
The Cyropaedia influenced political and educational thought, inspiring authors such as Machiavelli.

collation: (2 unnumbered pages, 701 numbered pages)

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