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Cyropaedia [in translation]

by Xenophon

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Xenophon's masterpiece, The Education of Cyrus, is a work that was admired by Machiavelli for its lessons on leadership. Also known as the Cyropaedia, this philosophical novel is loosely based on the accomplishments of Cyrus the Great, founder of the vast Persian Empire that later became the archrival of the Greeks in the classical age. It offers an extraordinary portrait of political ambition, talent, and their ultimate limits. The writings of Xenophon are increasingly recognized as important works of political philosophy. In The Education of Cyrus, Xenophon confronts the vexing problem of political instability by exploring the character and behavior of the ruler. Impressive though his successes are, however, Cyrus is also examined in the larger human context, in which love, honor, greed, revenge, folly, piety, and the search for wisdom all have important parts to play. Wayne Ambler's translation captures the charm and drama of the work while also achieving great accuracy. His introduction, annotations, and glossary help the reader to appreciate both the engaging story itself and the volume's contributions to philosophy.… (more)
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CIROPEDIA

Hijo de una Atenas que iba perdiendo su antiguo esplendor, Jenofonte (h. 430-354 a.C.) es uno de los mejores prosistas áticos y un muy lúcido testigo de su época. Aventurero y escritor, discípulo de Sócrates, apasionado de la historia, la educación, la equitación y la caza, trató todos estos intereses particulares en sus diversas obras.

La Ciropedia («educación de Ciro») es una suerte de novela de formación protagonizada por Ciro el grande, rey de Persia, de intención moral y didáctica, en el que Jenofonte se propone componer un «espejo de príncipes». Para ello crea un personaje idealizado, el perfecto estadista, gobernante y general, de hábitos un tanto espartanos y notable magnanimidad. Con ello el autor pone de manifiesto la influencia del magisterio de Sócrates, de quien fue discípulo, en su concepción de la educación para la virtud, la areté (concepción análoga a la que Platón argumentó en La República, escrita en la misma época).

En su exposición del modelo, Jenofonte describe la constitución y el sistema educativo de Persia, preceptos y tácticas militares, y todo cuanto contribuye a la formación de un gran gobernante.
Jenofonte supo amenizar su tratado ejemplarizante con una variada colección de recursos narrativos (cuento popular, biografía y romance), que se combinan con la narración política y militar.
  FundacionRosacruz | Jan 24, 2018 |
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  Murtra | Jul 9, 2021 |
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Author nameRoleType of authorWork?Status
Xenophonprimary authorall editionsconfirmed
Charpentier, FrançoisTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Dakyns, Henry GrahamTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Haberly, LoydBookbindersecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Hereford, J.Introductionsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Holland, PhilemonTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Stawell, F. M.Translatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
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Xenophon's masterpiece, The Education of Cyrus, is a work that was admired by Machiavelli for its lessons on leadership. Also known as the Cyropaedia, this philosophical novel is loosely based on the accomplishments of Cyrus the Great, founder of the vast Persian Empire that later became the archrival of the Greeks in the classical age. It offers an extraordinary portrait of political ambition, talent, and their ultimate limits. The writings of Xenophon are increasingly recognized as important works of political philosophy. In The Education of Cyrus, Xenophon confronts the vexing problem of political instability by exploring the character and behavior of the ruler. Impressive though his successes are, however, Cyrus is also examined in the larger human context, in which love, honor, greed, revenge, folly, piety, and the search for wisdom all have important parts to play. Wayne Ambler's translation captures the charm and drama of the work while also achieving great accuracy. His introduction, annotations, and glossary help the reader to appreciate both the engaging story itself and the volume's contributions to philosophy.

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