Xenophon
The 'Oeconomicus' by Xenophon is a Socratic dialogue exploring the art of household management and agriculture. Presented in ancient Greek, this edition provides emendations and clarifications to enhance understanding of the text. The dialogue features Socrates and Critobulus discussing the ideal qualities of a good manager and the importance of order, efficiency, and virtue in running a household and estate. Xenophon delves into topics such as the division of labor, the training of a wife, and the responsibilities of a landowner, offering insights into the economic and social values of ancient Greece.This edition is valuable for students of classical literature, philosophy, and economic history, providing a window into the daily life and intellectual concerns of ancient Greek society. Xenophon’s work remains relevant for its exploration of timeless principles of management, resourcefulness, and the pursuit of excellence in both private and public life.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
