“…one of the advantages we will share with each other is having children to support us and look after us as well as they can when we grow old. But what we share now is this home of ours…” Xenophon
These are the words of a newlywed groom to his bride. While looking with hope toward the future blessings of children, he focuses now on a fundamental good already shared: ‘this home of ours.’ Having pooled whatever material and spiritual resources they have, together the bride and groom make one home, already a concrete and enduring sign that two have become one. A home, so much more than just a house, is the physical embodiment of one life lived together.
Xenophon (430-354 B.C.) was a soldier, historian, and philosopher of Athens. Like Plato he wrote dialogues featuring Socrates as a great teacher. Among these dialogues is Oeconomicus, translated as The Estate Manager, in which we get an insight into the structure and principles of the ancient household.
Husband, father, and professor of Philosophy. LifeCraft springs from one conviction: there is an ancient wisdom about how to live the good life in our homes, with our families; and it is worth our time to hearken to it. Let’s rediscover it together. Learn more.
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Wonderful site. My son William speaks of you with great affection. I hope to have the opportunity to meet you one day. -Pax
Thank you very much, Ray. I appreciate your encouragement, and look forward to meeting you too.
Wonderful site. My son William speaks of you with great affection. I hope to have the opportunity to meet you one day.
Pax Christi,
-Ray Stamper