Definition: An Athenian, Xenophon was born c. 444 B.C. and died in 354 in Corinth. Xenophon served in Cyrus' forces against the Persian king Artaxerxes in 401. After the death of Cyrus Xenophon led a disastrous retreat, which he writes about in the Anabasis. He later served the Spartans even when they were at war against the Athenians. Xenophon is described as adventurous with no ties of loyalty, by the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
Xenophon was a contemporary and student of Socrates. After Socrates drank the hemlock, Xenophon wrote an Apology of Socrates on why Socrates chose death.
Xenophon wrote on widely diverse topics.
Xenophon was a contemporary and student of Socrates. After Socrates drank the hemlock, Xenophon wrote an Apology of Socrates on why Socrates chose death.
Xenophon wrote on widely diverse topics.
