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Euroscepticism (anti-EUism) had become a subject of analysis in contemporary European studies due to its effect on governments, parties and nations. With Greece being one of the nations in the center of attention on effects of Euroscepticism, it's imperative to constantly analyze and research the eurosceptic elements residing within the political elements of this nation. Analyzing eurosceptic elements within Greek political parties, the goal is to: detect, analyze and evaluate the expressions of Euroscepticism in political parties of Greece. To achieve this: 1). Conceptualization of Euroscepticism is described; 2). Methods of its detection and measurement are described; 3). Methods of Euroscepticism analysis are applied to political parties of Greece in order to conclude what type and expressions of eurosceptic behavior are present. To achieve the goal presented in this paper, political literature, on the subject of Euroscepticism: 1). Perception of European integration; 2) Measurement of Euroscepticism; 3). Source of eurosceptic behavior; 4). Application of Euroscepticism;- is presented in order to compile a method of analysis to be applied to current active Greek political parties in a duration of 2014-2015 period. The presented literature details analysis of party perception of European integration, party attitude towards EU and its institutions, levels of Euroscepticism within a political party, party application of Euroscepticism. At the end of this paper, based on conducted analysis, it was concluded that: 1). European integration is viewed differently between Greek political parties. Soft Eurosceptic parties agree with the principal of European integration, but later differ on how they view current and future integration. Hard Eurosceptic parties tend to disapprove of European integration ideals or to view them through a prism of party ideology; 2) Based on how a party views European integration in past, present and future sense, it determines what level of Euroscepticism it expresses and what level of eurosceptic attitude is present within a party when dealing with European issues; 3). Dependent from which source of Euroscepticism (strategic or ideological) party expresses anti-EU behavior, it affects party application of Euroscepticism towards EU; 4). Even parties that are considered to be pro-EU reside small levels of eurosceptic behavior within themselves, which is caused by party ideology coming into conflict with elements of European integration such as power balance of member states or levels of democracy in the union; 5). Soft Euroscepticism dominates Greek political parties. Hard Euroscepticism is present only in strongly ideological (radical) political parties. Greek party polity combines within itself various types and variations of Euroscepticism, each different from each other and yet at the same time having similar roots. This shows that Euroscepticism is not a single entity, having only one form or expression, each unique in how it is applied and assimilated. Euroscepticism (anti-EUism) had become a subject of analysis in contemporary European studies due to its effect on governments, parties and nations. With Greece being one of the nations in the center of attention on effects of Euroscepticism, it's imperative to constantly analyze and research the eurosceptic elements residing within the political elements of this nation. Analyzing eurosceptic elements within Greek political parties, the goal is to: detect, analyze and evaluate the expressions of Euroscepticism in political parties of Greece. To achieve this: 1). Conceptualization of Euroscepticism is described; 2). Methods of its detection and measurement are described; 3). Methods of Euroscepticism analysis are applied to political parties of Greece in order to conclude what type and expressions of eurosceptic behavior are present. To achieve the goal presented in this paper, political literature, on the subject of Euroscepticism: 1). Perception of European integration; 2) Measurement of Euroscepticism; 3). Source of eurosceptic behavior; 4). Application of Euroscepticism;- is presented in order to compile a method of analysis to be applied to current active Greek political parties in a duration of 2014-2015 period. The presented literature details analysis of party perception of European integration, party attitude towards EU and its institutions, levels of Euroscepticism within a political party, party application of Euroscepticism.

Euroscepticism (anti-EUism) had become a subject of analysis in contemporary European studies due to its effect on governments, parties and nations. With Greece being one of the nations in the center of attention on effects of Euroscepticism, it's imperative to constantly analyze and research the eurosceptic elements residing within the political elements of this nation. Analyzing eurosceptic elements within Greek political parties, the goal is to: detect, analyze and evaluate the expressions of Euroscepticism in political parties of Greece. To achieve this: 1). Conceptualization of Euroscepticism is described; 2). Methods of its detection and measurement are described; 3). Methods of Euroscepticism analysis are applied to political parties of Greece in order to conclude what type and expressions of eurosceptic behavior are present. To achieve the goal presented in this paper, political literature, on the subject of Euroscepticism: 1). Perception of European integration; 2) Measurement of Euroscepticism; 3). Source of eurosceptic behavior; 4). Application of Euroscepticism;- is presented in order to compile a method of analysis to be applied to current active Greek political parties in a duration of 2014-2015 period. The presented literature details analysis of party perception of European integration, party attitude towards EU and its institutions, levels of Euroscepticism within a political party, party application of Euroscepticism. At the end of this paper, based on conducted analysis, it was concluded that: 1). European integration is viewed differently between Greek political parties. Soft Eurosceptic parties agree with the principal of European integration, but later differ on how they view current and future integration. Hard Eurosceptic parties tend to disapprove of European integration ideals or to view them through a prism of party ideology; 2) Based on how a party views European integration in past, present and future sense, it determines what level of Euroscepticism it expresses and what level of eurosceptic attitude is present within a party when dealing with European issues; 3). Dependent from which source of Euroscepticism (strategic or ideological) party expresses anti-EU behavior, it affects party application of Euroscepticism towards EU; 4). Even parties that are considered to be pro-EU reside small levels of eurosceptic behavior within themselves, which is caused by party ideology coming into conflict with elements of European integration such as power balance of member states or levels of democracy in the union; 5). Soft Euroscepticism dominates Greek political parties. Hard Euroscepticism is present only in strongly ideological (radical) political parties. Greek party polity combines within itself various types and variations of Euroscepticism, each different from each other and yet at the same time having similar roots. This shows that Euroscepticism is not a single entity, having only one form or expression, each unique in how it is applied and assimilated. Euroscepticism (anti-EUism) had become a subject of analysis in contemporary European studies due to its effect on governments, parties and nations. With Greece being one of the nations in the center of attention on effects of Euroscepticism, it's imperative to constantly analyze and research the eurosceptic elements residing within the political elements of this nation. Analyzing eurosceptic elements within Greek political parties, the goal is to: detect, analyze and evaluate the expressions of Euroscepticism in political parties of Greece. To achieve this: 1). Conceptualization of Euroscepticism is described; 2). Methods of its detection and measurement are described; 3). Methods of Euroscepticism analysis are applied to political parties of Greece in order to conclude what type and expressions of eurosceptic behavior are present. To achieve the goal presented in this paper, political literature, on the subject of Euroscepticism: 1). Perception of European integration; 2) Measurement of Euroscepticism; 3). Source of eurosceptic behavior; 4). Application of Euroscepticism;- is presented in order to compile a method of analysis to be applied to current active Greek political parties in a duration of 2014-2015 period. The presented literature details analysis of party perception of European integration, party attitude towards EU and its institutions, levels of Euroscepticism within a political party, party application of Euroscepticism.

Euroscepticism (anti-EUism) had become a subject of analysis in contemporary European studies due to its effect on governments, parties and nations. With Greece being one of the nations in the center of attention on effects of Euroscepticism, it's imperative to constantly analyze and research the eurosceptic elements residing within the political elements of this nation. Analyzing eurosceptic elements within Greek political parties, the goal is to: detect, analyze and evaluate the expressions of Euroscepticism in political parties of Greece. To achieve this: 1). Conceptualization of Euroscepticism is described; 2). Methods of its detection and measurement are described; 3). Methods of Euroscepticism analysis are applied to political parties of Greece in order to conclude what type and expressions of eurosceptic behavior are present. To achieve the goal presented in this paper, political literature, on the subject of Euroscepticism: 1). Perception of European integration; 2) Measurement of Euroscepticism; 3). Source of eurosceptic behavior; 4). Application of Euroscepticism;- is presented in order to compile a method of analysis to be applied to current active Greek political parties in a duration of 2014-2015 period. The presented literature details analysis of party perception of European integration, party attitude towards EU and its institutions, levels of Euroscepticism within a political party, party application of Euroscepticism. At the end of this paper, based on conducted analysis, it was concluded that: 1). European integration is viewed differently between Greek political parties. Soft Eurosceptic parties agree with the principal of European integration, but later differ on how they view current and future integration. Hard Eurosceptic parties tend to disapprove of European integration ideals or to view them through a prism of party ideology; 2) Based on how a party views European integration in past, present and future sense, it determines what level of Euroscepticism it expresses and what level of eurosceptic attitude is present within a party when dealing with European issues; 3). Dependent from which source of Euroscepticism (strategic or ideological) party expresses anti-EU behavior, it affects party application of Euroscepticism towards EU; 4). Even parties that are considered to be pro-EU reside small levels of eurosceptic behavior within themselves, which is caused by party ideology coming into conflict with elements of European integration such as power balance of member states or levels of democracy in the union; 5). Soft Euroscepticism dominates Greek political parties. Hard Euroscepticism is present only in strongly ideological (radical) political parties. Greek party polity combines within itself various types and variations of Euroscepticism, each different from each other and yet at the same time having similar roots. This shows that Euroscepticism is not a single entity, having only one form or expression, each unique in how it is applied and assimilated. Euroscepticism (anti-EUism) had become a subject of analysis in contemporary European studies due to its effect on governments, parties and nations. With Greece being one of the nations in the center of attention on effects of Euroscepticism, it's imperative to constantly analyze and research the eurosceptic elements residing within the political elements of this nation. Analyzing eurosceptic elements within Greek political parties, the goal is to: detect, analyze and evaluate the expressions of Euroscepticism in political parties of Greece. To achieve this: 1). Conceptualization of Euroscepticism is described; 2). Methods of its detection and measurement are described; 3). Methods of Euroscepticism analysis are applied to political parties of Greece in order to conclude what type and expressions of eurosceptic behavior are present. To achieve the goal presented in this paper, political literature, on the subject of Euroscepticism: 1). Perception of European integration; 2) Measurement of Euroscepticism; 3). Source of eurosceptic behavior; 4). Application of Euroscepticism;- is presented in order to compile a method of analysis to be applied to current active Greek political parties in a duration of 2014-2015 period. The presented literature details analysis of party perception of European integration, party attitude towards EU and its institutions, levels of Euroscepticism within a political party, party application of Euroscepticism.

The dissertation examines the XII - IV centuries BC. The theopolitical and socio-cultural processes that took place in Greece, during which the genesis and historical development of politics spread. These processes are examined in the context of the history of ideas. Based on a complex analysis of research and historical sources, the genesis and historical development of ancient Greek politics is investigated, and the structure and dynamics of their driving forces are reconstructed. The dissertation analyzes the assumptions of the religious and cultural genesis of politics, the conflict of age groups, the relationship between power and authority, the interaction between the principles of order and forms of governance, as well as aspects of the political crisis.

The dissertation examines the XII - IV centuries BC. The theopolitical and socio-cultural processes that took place in Greece, during which the genesis and historical development of politics spread. These processes are examined in the context of the history of ideas. Based on a complex analysis of research and historical sources, the genesis and historical development of ancient Greek politics is investigated, and the structure and dynamics of their driving forces are reconstructed. The dissertation analyzes the assumptions of the religious and cultural genesis of politics, the conflict of age groups, the relationship between power and authority, the interaction between the principles of order and forms of governance, as well as aspects of the political crisis.

The dissertation examines the XII - IV centuries BC. The theopolitical and socio-cultural processes that took place in Greece, during which the genesis and historical development of politics spread. These processes are examined in the context of the history of ideas. Based on a complex analysis of research and historical sources, the genesis and historical development of ancient Greek politics is investigated, and the structure and dynamics of their driving forces are reconstructed. The dissertation analyzes the assumptions of the religious and cultural genesis of politics, the conflict of age groups, the relationship between power and authority, the interaction between the principles of order and forms of governance, as well as aspects of the political crisis.

The dissertation examines the XII - IV centuries BC. The theopolitical and socio-cultural processes that took place in Greece, during which the genesis and historical development of politics spread. These processes are examined in the context of the history of ideas. Based on a complex analysis of research and historical sources, the genesis and historical development of ancient Greek politics is investigated, and the structure and dynamics of their driving forces are reconstructed. The dissertation analyzes the assumptions of the religious and cultural genesis of politics, the conflict of age groups, the relationship between power and authority, the interaction between the principles of order and forms of governance, as well as aspects of the political crisis.

The Philosophical Conception of Music in Classical Greece The phenomenon of music is one of the central aspects of Greek culture. The Greek word for music (mousikē) means the art of the Muses and is related to the literary and theatrical tradition. Its significance can be seen from the universal use in a huge variety of different social practices. This thesis aims to analyse the phenomenon not from the empiric evidence (the discourse of musical iconography and musicology is much more explored), but through the texts where music is reflected on the theoretical basis. Special attention is paid to the texts regarding philosophical considerations of music, in particular the writings by Plato and Aristotle, the musical tradition of Pythagorean thought (mostly reconstructed from the Corpus Pythagoricum) as well as the remarks related to the aforementioned traditions. It is argued that these texts were of highest importance in Classical Greece and their frame of reference became the starting point of conceptual music for the later authors. The concept of music is ambiguous on many levels even in the ancient Greek texts. There are two main traditions, one of which focuses on talking about the empirical music and another that conceptualises the phenomenon by connecting many other philosophical contexts, such as mathematics, harmony, ethics etc. Those which do not relate music to the philosophical background usually define music as an enclosed niche with autarchic laws, though this tradition is confronted with the question of how music can affect people, and these discussions often lead to the theoretical / philosophical contemplation. The tradition of Pythagoras is understood as the medium between the archaic and classical tradition of Greek thought. Their ideas about finding the basis of hidden, though fundamental, structure of the world leads to the claim that the number is the foundation of reality. The number has mystical philosophical relevance, but what is most important for the analysis of music, is that harmony of cosmos has the same numerical basis as musical harmony. Numbers define the laws of cosmos, as well as the laws of human soul and music becomes the representation of these laws both on sensual and theoretical level. In Classical Greek world music is not only the phenomenon of sound, it corresponds to the principles of profound nature and it could be understood only by invoking mathematical knowledge. Music is perceived as numerical and temporal phenomenon leading to the intellectual work of mind. The mathematical nature of music in relation to other elements of reality is further developed in Plato's Timaeus. Pythagorean theory of music and cosmos, mathematics and proportions, is described explicitly and the Timaeus' version of the universe can be seen as a tuned musical instrument. The dialectic of stability and change is also analysed both on the levels of cosmos and musical laws. The proportion establishes a diversity of elements and at the same time enables a clearly definable unified identity (that is argued to be one of the keystones for understanding any form of Greek art). The textual analysis of the terms ἁρμονία (harmonia) and συμφωνία (sumphonia) affirms the importance of proportion. Because of its numeric nature music can affect human soul that also has numeric nature, and through imitation of emotions make a huge influence on the level of ēthos, as well as on political and social life. Music might be invoked for both virtuous and vicious means, therefore, the regulation of the phenomenon and appropriate tradition-forming laws have to be implemented in the musical culture of society.

The Philosophical Conception of Music in Classical Greece The phenomenon of music is one of the central aspects of Greek culture. The Greek word for music (mousikē) means the art of the Muses and is related to the literary and theatrical tradition. Its significance can be seen from the universal use in a huge variety of different social practices. This thesis aims to analyse the phenomenon not from the empiric evidence (the discourse of musical iconography and musicology is much more explored), but through the texts where music is reflected on the theoretical basis. Special attention is paid to the texts regarding philosophical considerations of music, in particular the writings by Plato and Aristotle, the musical tradition of Pythagorean thought (mostly reconstructed from the Corpus Pythagoricum) as well as the remarks related to the aforementioned traditions. It is argued that these texts were of highest importance in Classical Greece and their frame of reference became the starting point of conceptual music for the later authors. The concept of music is ambiguous on many levels even in the ancient Greek texts. There are two main traditions, one of which focuses on talking about the empirical music and another that conceptualises the phenomenon by connecting many other philosophical contexts, such as mathematics, harmony, ethics etc. Those which do not relate music to the philosophical background usually define music as an enclosed niche with autarchic laws, though this tradition is confronted with the question of how music can affect people, and these discussions often lead to the theoretical / philosophical contemplation. The tradition of Pythagoras is understood as the medium between the archaic and classical tradition of Greek thought. Their ideas about finding the basis of hidden, though fundamental, structure of the world leads to the claim that the number is the foundation of reality. The number has mystical philosophical relevance, but what is most important for the analysis of music, is that harmony of cosmos has the same numerical basis as musical harmony. Numbers define the laws of cosmos, as well as the laws of human soul and music becomes the representation of these laws both on sensual and theoretical level. In Classical Greek world music is not only the phenomenon of sound, it corresponds to the principles of profound nature and it could be understood only by invoking mathematical knowledge. Music is perceived as numerical and temporal phenomenon leading to the intellectual work of mind. The mathematical nature of music in relation to other elements of reality is further developed in Plato's Timaeus. Pythagorean theory of music and cosmos, mathematics and proportions, is described explicitly and the Timaeus' version of the universe can be seen as a tuned musical instrument. The dialectic of stability and change is also analysed both on the levels of cosmos and musical laws. The proportion establishes a diversity of elements and at the same time enables a clearly definable unified identity (that is argued to be one of the keystones for understanding any form of Greek art). The textual analysis of the terms ἁρμονία (harmonia) and συμφωνία (sumphonia) affirms the importance of proportion. Because of its numeric nature music can affect human soul that also has numeric nature, and through imitation of emotions make a huge influence on the level of ēthos, as well as on political and social life. Music might be invoked for both virtuous and vicious means, therefore, the regulation of the phenomenon and appropriate tradition-forming laws have to be implemented in the musical culture of society.

The Philosophical Conception of Music in Classical Greece The phenomenon of music is one of the central aspects of Greek culture. The Greek word for music (mousikē) means the art of the Muses and is related to the literary and theatrical tradition. Its significance can be seen from the universal use in a huge variety of different social practices. This thesis aims to analyse the phenomenon not from the empiric evidence (the discourse of musical iconography and musicology is much more explored), but through the texts where music is reflected on the theoretical basis. Special attention is paid to the texts regarding philosophical considerations of music, in particular the writings by Plato and Aristotle, the musical tradition of Pythagorean thought (mostly reconstructed from the Corpus Pythagoricum) as well as the remarks related to the aforementioned traditions. It is argued that these texts were of highest importance in Classical Greece and their frame of reference became the starting point of conceptual music for the later authors. The concept of music is ambiguous on many levels even in the ancient Greek texts. There are two main traditions, one of which focuses on talking about the empirical music and another that conceptualises the phenomenon by connecting many other philosophical contexts, such as mathematics, harmony, ethics etc. Those which do not relate music to the philosophical background usually define music as an enclosed niche with autarchic laws, though this tradition is confronted with the question of how music can affect people, and these discussions often lead to the theoretical / philosophical contemplation. The tradition of Pythagoras is understood as the medium between the archaic and classical tradition of Greek thought. Their ideas about finding the basis of hidden, though fundamental, structure of the world leads to the claim that the number is the foundation of reality. The number has mystical philosophical relevance, but what is most important for the analysis of music, is that harmony of cosmos has the same numerical basis as musical harmony. Numbers define the laws of cosmos, as well as the laws of human soul and music becomes the representation of these laws both on sensual and theoretical level. In Classical Greek world music is not only the phenomenon of sound, it corresponds to the principles of profound nature and it could be understood only by invoking mathematical knowledge. Music is perceived as numerical and temporal phenomenon leading to the intellectual work of mind. The mathematical nature of music in relation to other elements of reality is further developed in Plato's Timaeus. Pythagorean theory of music and cosmos, mathematics and proportions, is described explicitly and the Timaeus' version of the universe can be seen as a tuned musical instrument. The dialectic of stability and change is also analysed both on the levels of cosmos and musical laws. The proportion establishes a diversity of elements and at the same time enables a clearly definable unified identity (that is argued to be one of the keystones for understanding any form of Greek art). The textual analysis of the terms ἁρμονία (harmonia) and συμφωνία (sumphonia) affirms the importance of proportion. Because of its numeric nature music can affect human soul that also has numeric nature, and through imitation of emotions make a huge influence on the level of ēthos, as well as on political and social life. Music might be invoked for both virtuous and vicious means, therefore, the regulation of the phenomenon and appropriate tradition-forming laws have to be implemented in the musical culture of society.

The Philosophical Conception of Music in Classical Greece The phenomenon of music is one of the central aspects of Greek culture. The Greek word for music (mousikē) means the art of the Muses and is related to the literary and theatrical tradition. Its significance can be seen from the universal use in a huge variety of different social practices. This thesis aims to analyse the phenomenon not from the empiric evidence (the discourse of musical iconography and musicology is much more explored), but through the texts where music is reflected on the theoretical basis. Special attention is paid to the texts regarding philosophical considerations of music, in particular the writings by Plato and Aristotle, the musical tradition of Pythagorean thought (mostly reconstructed from the Corpus Pythagoricum) as well as the remarks related to the aforementioned traditions. It is argued that these texts were of highest importance in Classical Greece and their frame of reference became the starting point of conceptual music for the later authors. The concept of music is ambiguous on many levels even in the ancient Greek texts. There are two main traditions, one of which focuses on talking about the empirical music and another that conceptualises the phenomenon by connecting many other philosophical contexts, such as mathematics, harmony, ethics etc. Those which do not relate music to the philosophical background usually define music as an enclosed niche with autarchic laws, though this tradition is confronted with the question of how music can affect people, and these discussions often lead to the theoretical / philosophical contemplation. The tradition of Pythagoras is understood as the medium between the archaic and classical tradition of Greek thought. Their ideas about finding the basis of hidden, though fundamental, structure of the world leads to the claim that the number is the foundation of reality. The number has mystical philosophical relevance, but what is most important for the analysis of music, is that harmony of cosmos has the same numerical basis as musical harmony. Numbers define the laws of cosmos, as well as the laws of human soul and music becomes the representation of these laws both on sensual and theoretical level. In Classical Greek world music is not only the phenomenon of sound, it corresponds to the principles of profound nature and it could be understood only by invoking mathematical knowledge. Music is perceived as numerical and temporal phenomenon leading to the intellectual work of mind. The mathematical nature of music in relation to other elements of reality is further developed in Plato's Timaeus. Pythagorean theory of music and cosmos, mathematics and proportions, is described explicitly and the Timaeus' version of the universe can be seen as a tuned musical instrument. The dialectic of stability and change is also analysed both on the levels of cosmos and musical laws. The proportion establishes a diversity of elements and at the same time enables a clearly definable unified identity (that is argued to be one of the keystones for understanding any form of Greek art). The textual analysis of the terms ἁρμονία (harmonia) and συμφωνία (sumphonia) affirms the importance of proportion. Because of its numeric nature music can affect human soul that also has numeric nature, and through imitation of emotions make a huge influence on the level of ēthos, as well as on political and social life. Music might be invoked for both virtuous and vicious means, therefore, the regulation of the phenomenon and appropriate tradition-forming laws have to be implemented in the musical culture of society.

This paper discusses Xenophon's political philosophy and its Greek context. One of the major themes running through Xenophon's works is leadership, which he tackles implicitly or explicitly in virtually all of his writings (be it his philosophical, historical or literary writings). For Xenophon, the leader was important not only as an individual leading the armed forces, but as a leader of a city or a community as well. Bearing in mind the importance of leadership and the role of leaders for Xenophon, the author of this paper tries to show that Xenophon's political philosophy can be seen as part of his Panhellenic program. The aim of this program is to politically unite the Greeks by making them enter into an alliance in the name of a common Panhellenic crusade against Persia.

This paper discusses Xenophon's political philosophy and its Greek context. One of the major themes running through Xenophon's works is leadership, which he tackles implicitly or explicitly in virtually all of his writings (be it his philosophical, historical or literary writings). For Xenophon, the leader was important not only as an individual leading the armed forces, but as a leader of a city or a community as well. Bearing in mind the importance of leadership and the role of leaders for Xenophon, the author of this paper tries to show that Xenophon's political philosophy can be seen as part of his Panhellenic program. The aim of this program is to politically unite the Greeks by making them enter into an alliance in the name of a common Panhellenic crusade against Persia.

This paper discusses Xenophon's political philosophy and its Greek context. One of the major themes running through Xenophon's works is leadership, which he tackles implicitly or explicitly in virtually all of his writings (be it his philosophical, historical or literary writings). For Xenophon, the leader was important not only as an individual leading the armed forces, but as a leader of a city or a community as well. Bearing in mind the importance of leadership and the role of leaders for Xenophon, the author of this paper tries to show that Xenophon's political philosophy can be seen as part of his Panhellenic program. The aim of this program is to politically unite the Greeks by making them enter into an alliance in the name of a common Panhellenic crusade against Persia.

This paper discusses Xenophon's political philosophy and its Greek context. One of the major themes running through Xenophon's works is leadership, which he tackles implicitly or explicitly in virtually all of his writings (be it his philosophical, historical or literary writings). For Xenophon, the leader was important not only as an individual leading the armed forces, but as a leader of a city or a community as well. Bearing in mind the importance of leadership and the role of leaders for Xenophon, the author of this paper tries to show that Xenophon's political philosophy can be seen as part of his Panhellenic program. The aim of this program is to politically unite the Greeks by making them enter into an alliance in the name of a common Panhellenic crusade against Persia.