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Menexenus (/ m ə ˈ n ɛ k s ə n ə s /; Greek: Μενέξενоς) was one of the three sons of Socrates and Xanthippe. His two brothers were Lamprocles and Sophroniscus. Menexenus is not to be confused with the character of the same name who appears in Plato's dialogues Menexenus and Lysis.
The Menexenus (/ m ə ˈ n ɛ k s ə n ə s /; Greek: Μενέξενος) is a Socratic dialogue of Plato, traditionally included in the seventh tetralogy along with the Greater and Lesser Hippias and the Ion. The speakers are Socrates and Menexenus, who is not to be confused with Socrates' son Menexenus.
Oct 23, 2008 · A dialogue between Socrates and Menexenus about the constitution of Athens and the laws of Solon. The web page provides the full text of the translation by Benjamin Jowett, as well as an introduction on the genuineness of Plato's writings.
Plato. Plato in Twelve Volumes, Vol. 9 translated by W.R.M. Lamb. Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1925. The Annenberg CPB/Project provided support for entering this text. Purchase a copy of this text (not necessarily the same edition) from Amazon.com.
Recommended Translation: "Menexenus," trans. Devin Stauffer and Susan Collins in Empire and the Ends of Politics (Focus, 1999). Excerpt: Socrates From the agora, Menexenus, or where from? Menexenus From the agora, Socrates, and the Council Chamber. Socrates And what was it took you specially to the Council Chamber?
The difficulty of understanding Plato’s motive and purpose in the Menexenus lies in the apparent contrast between the bantering and satirical tone of the opening dialogue, in which Socrates disparages the orators and makes light of their art, and the patriotic and moral sentiments which are expressed with every appearance of good faith in the ...
Plato : MENEXENUS. Persons of the dialogue: Socrates - Menexenus. Translated by Benjamin Jowett - 11 Pages - Greek fonts. Search Plato's works / Plato Anthology / The Greek Word Library. = Note by Elpenor.
