The enemy, as you see, is in possession of the pass over the mountains, and it is proper for us to consider how we may encounter them to the best
Xenophon Occupies a Village
Here Polycrates, an Athenian captain, requested leave of absence, and taking with him the most active of his men . . . .Continuing Crisis of
Crisis of Xenophon’s 10,000’s Quest for Home
This series has seven easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: It Becomes a Death March.IntroductionThe journey of The Ten Thousand
Socrates Drinks the Hemlock
Today's installment concludes The Last Days of Socrates,our selection from Phaedo by Plato published in his middle/transitional period. For works
Socrates on Being Buried
"We will endeavor then so to do," he said; "but how shall we bury you?"Continuing The Last Days of Socrates,our selection from Phaedo by Plato
Socrates on the Afterlife
"These things being thus constituted, when the dead arrive at the place to which their demon leads them severally, first of all they are
Socrates on the Earth
“This earth and the whole region here are decayed and corroded, as things in the sea by the saltness.”Continuing The Last Days of Socrates,our
Socrates on the Purpose of the Philosopher
"Does not, then," he continued, "the whole employment of such a man appear to you to be, not about the body, but to separate himself from it as much
Socrates on His Innocence
"You speak justly," said Socrates, "for I think you mean that I ought to make my defense to this charge, as if I were in a court of