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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2026 · 1H

Economics-Aristotle

from Anabasis · host Xenophon

"Economics-Aristotle" delves into the foundational principles of economics as articulated by Aristotle, exploring the timeless concepts of wealth, value, and the role of human behavior in economic systems. This work is essential for understanding how ancient philosophical insights continue to shape modern economic thought and practice. Aristotle’s exploration of ethics in relation to economics prompts listeners to reflect on the moral implications of wealth and trade, making it particularly relevant in today's discussions about economic inequality and sustainable practices.

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Anabasis by Xenophon (ca. 430 BC - 354 BCE) LibriVox Xenophon the Athenian was born 431 B.C. He was a pupil of Socrates. He marched with the Spartans, and was exiled from Athens. Sparta gave him land and property in Scillus, where he lived for many years before having to move once more, to settle in Corinth. He died in 354 B.C. "Anabasis" is a Greek word which means "journey from the coast to the center of a country." This is Xenophon's account of his march to Persia with a troop of Greek mercenaries to aid Cyrus, who enlisted Greek help to try and take the throne from his brother Artaxerxes, and the ensuing return of the Greeks, in which Xenophon played a leading role. This occurred between 401 B.C. and March 399 B.C. - Summary from Gutenberg version of text Xenophon's Anabasis by Xenophon Loyal Books Xenophon the Athenian was born 431 B.C. He was a pupil of Socrates. He marched with the Spartans, and was exiled from Athens. Sparta gave him land and property in Scillus, where he lived for many years before having to move once more, to settle in Corinth. He died in 354 B.C. “Anabasis” is a Greek work which meane “journey from the coast to the center of a country.” This is Xenophon’s account of his march to Persia with a troop of Greek mercenaries to aid Cyrus, who enlisted Greek help to try and take the throne from his brother Artaxerxes, and the ensuing return of the Greeks, in which Xenophon played a leading role. This occurred between 401 B.C. and March 399 B.C. H. G. Dakyns lived from (1838 – 1911).

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