Instruction in philosophy not to be denied to men of quality, 368. The true idea of philosophy, 369. If useful to any, it may be especially useful to men who lead and govern, 370. Absurdity of the contrary supposition, 371. Great value of true philosophy, 372. Reputation valuable to a philosopher as a means of usefulness, 373. A philosopher will delight in giving his instructions where they will have the widest influence, 374, 375. Even an ordinary mechanic would be pleased if he knew his machine would be put to a noble use, 376. A DISCOURSE CONCERNING SOCRATES’S DAEMON. By Mr. Creech. Introduction, 378. Supposed conversation among some friends respecting affairs at Thebes, at the period of the return of the exiles, 379-382. About Pelopidas, Epaminondas, Charon, Archias, Leontidas, Lysanoridas, 381, 382. Plan for liberating Thebes from the Spartan rule, 382. Strange portents and omens, 383-385. Recourse to Egypt for the interpretation of a strange, antiquated writing, 383-385. The writing interpreted, 386. Folly of superstition, 387. Socrates pursued a more rational method, 387. What shall we think of his Daemon? 388. Was it some trifling thing, as an omen or a sneeze? 389, 391. It could be nothing but sound judgment, 390. A stranger from Italy introduced, 392. His account of affairs at Metapontum, 393. Lysis had escaped from massacre at Metapontum, and been hospitably received at Thebes, 394. Theanor, the stranger, offers money in requital for the kindness bestowed on Lysis, 394. The offer refused, and why, 395. Discourse of Epaminondas thereon, 396-398. Epaminondas has a good Daemon, 399. The conversation turns on the liberation of Thebes from the Spartan garrison, 400. Fear that the plot is discovered, 401. Dreams and omens, 401, 402. The Daemon of Socrates again, 403, 404. A strong impression made on the mind of some extraordinary man is from a Daemon, like that of Socrates, 406. A romantic dream related, 407-411. A descent into the infernal regions, 409. Daemons are seen there; their connection with human beings on earth, 410, 411. The Pythagorean philosophy respecting dreams, daemons, and sacred impulses, 412, 413. Epaminondas refuses to kill any citizen without process of law, 414. Slaughter of the Spartan commanders and liberation of Thebes, 414-423. OF CURIOSITY, OR AN OVER-BUSY INQUISITIVENESS INTO THINGS IMPERTINENT. By Maurice Wheeler, Late of Christ Church, Oxon.