# Xenophon — The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers character guide

> Xenophon in The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers by Diogenes Laërtius.

**Role:** supporting

**First appearance:** 0021-xenophon

## Who they are

Athenian soldier and historian who followed Socrates after being blocked in a narrow lane, then recorded his master's conversations for posterity.

## Relationships

### [Socrates](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lives_and_opinions_of_eminent_philosophers_se/characters/socrates)

_professional_

Xenophon was a student and historian who recorded Socrates' dialogues and military exploits.

### [Socrates](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lives_and_opinions_of_eminent_philosophers_se/characters/socrates)

_professional_

Xenophon was a student and historian who recorded Socrates' dialogues and military exploits.

## In the story

### [Socrates](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lives_and_opinions_of_eminent_philosophers_se/chapters/socrates)

Mentioned as a disciple and source on Socrates' moral conversations; also saved by Socrates at Delium.

### [Xenophon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lives_and_opinions_of_eminent_philosophers_se/chapters/xenophon)

Main subject of the chapter; an Athenian, follower of Socrates, historian, and soldier.

### [Antisthenes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lives_and_opinions_of_eminent_philosophers_se/chapters/antisthenes)

Praised Antisthenes as the most delightful and temperate of men in his Banquet.

### [Onesicritus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lives_and_opinions_of_eminent_philosophers_se/chapters/onesicritus)

Compared to Onesicritus for his role in Cyrus's expedition and his writings.

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