Publisher's Synopsis
The Economist is a book written by Xenophon, a Greek philosopher and historian, in the 4th century BC. It is a dialogue between Socrates and Critobulus, a wealthy young man who seeks advice on how to manage his household and finances. Socrates introduces him to the concept of ""economics"", which is the art of managing a household and its resources.Throughout the book, Socrates and Critobulus discuss various topics related to economics, such as the importance of self-sufficiency, the value of hard work, the role of women in the household, and the dangers of extravagance. Socrates emphasizes the importance of living within one's means and avoiding debt, and he provides practical advice on how to manage a household efficiently.The Economist is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of economics and the principles of household management. It provides insights into the ancient Greek worldview and the practical wisdom of one of its most renowned philosophers.Isch. Surely we must include the slave to amorous affection.[11] Your woeful lover[12] is incapable of being taught attention to anything beyond one single object.[13] No light task, I take it, to discover any hope or occupation sweeter to him than that which now employs him, his care for his beloved, nor, when the call for action comes, [14] will it be easy to invent worse punishment than that he now endures in separation from the object of his passion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.