Xenophon and the Athenian Democracy: The Education of an Elite Citizenry by Matt

Description: Xenophon and the Athenian Democracy by Matthew R. Christ Fresh examination of how Xenophon instructs his elite readers concerning the values, knowledge, and practical skills they need to lead the Athenian democracy. Of interest to all those concerned with the role of elites in democracies, ancient and modern. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book seeks to understand Xenophon as an elite Athenian writing largely for an elite Athenian audience in the first half of the fourth century BC. It argues that Xenophon calls on men of his own class to set aside their assumptions of superiority based on birth or wealth and to reinvent themselves as individuals who can provide effective leadership to the democratic city and serve it as good citizens. Xenophon challenges, criticizes, and sometimes satirizes the Athenian elite, and seeks to instruct them concerning the values, knowledge, and practical skills they will need to succeed as civic leaders. Xenophon is thus best understood not as an aristocratic dinosaur who is out of place in a democratic setting, as some have assumed, but as a thoughtful and pragmatic reformist who seeks to ensure that meritorious members of the elite step forward to lead within the democracy. Author Biography Matthew R. Christ is a Professor in the Department of Classical Studies at Indiana University. He is the author of The Limits of Altruism in Democratic Athens (Cambridge, 2012), The Bad Citizen in Classical Athens (Cambridge, 2006) and The Litigious Athenian (1998). Table of Contents Introduction. Xenophon the Athenian; 1. Athens in crisis in the Hellenica; 2. Politics and the gentleman in the Memorabilia; 3. Work, money, and the gentleman in the Oeconomicus; 4. The education of callias in the symposium; 5. Xenophon as expert, advisor, and reformer in the Hipparchicus and Poroi; 6. Xenophon the democratic orator: the politics of mass and elite in the Anabasis; Conclusions. Elite readers, elite citizens; Bibliography. Review … Christs book contains interesting observations which begin to point in a different direction, especially his sensitivity to the differences in form between Socratic dialogues and treatises like Poroi and their implications for Xenophons message … this just goes to show that careful reading of Christs book is handsomely repaid. Luuk Huitink, Bryn Mawr Classical ReviewChrists careful reading of the chosen texts and their juxtaposition create a coherent and persuasive argument that enhances prior readings by tying interpretation to the political environment of Athens in the late fifth/early fourth century. Fiona Hobden, Polis, The Journal for Ancient Greek and Roman Political Thought Promotional Examines how Xenophon instructs his elite readers concerning the values and skills needed to lead the Athenian democracy. Promotional "Headline" Examines how Xenophon instructs his elite readers concerning the values and skills needed to lead the Athenian democracy. Details ISBN110879775X Author Matthew R. Christ Pages 225 Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 2021 ISBN-10 110879775X ISBN-13 9781108797757 Publication Date 2021-09-02 UK Release Date 2021-09-02 Format Paperback Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-09-02 NZ Release Date 2021-09-02 Subtitle The Education of an Elite Citizenry Alternative 9781108495769 DEWEY 320.9385 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168623417;

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