Menexenus

Authors
- Plato
Narrators
- Oliver Adams
Publisher
- Interactive Media

Editions: 7
2 Ratings: 5
Duration: 0H 56min
Language: English
Format
Category: Non-Fiction

"Menexenus" is a dialogue written by Plato in which Socrates delivers a funeral oration in honor of Athenian soldiers who have died in battle. The dialogue takes place between Socrates and Menexenus, a young man who has just returned from the funeral of his own father. In his oration, Socrates uses the occasion to criticize the way in which Athenian leaders often exploit the deaths of soldiers for their own political gain. He argues that true patriotism and heroism are not based on fame or glory, but on the love of one's country and fellow citizens. Overall, "Menexenus" is a thought-provoking exploration of rhetoric, patriotism, and political manipulation, making it a valuable addition to the philosophical literature of ancient Greece. Read in English, unabridged.

Release date

Audiobook: 18 March 2023
Ebook: 23 December 2016