Abstract
In "Oeconomicus", Xenophon explains what is good home management and who is a good home econmist, by way of the Socratic method. The following three points are set up as his valuable suggestions for home economics education, although the social situation of his times must be considered. 1. He recognizes the educational potentialities for home economics. 2. His teaching method is the original form of the Heuristic method or discovery method in home economics education. 3. Home economics educator takes the role of training the human mind and character, according to Xenophon. From these points, "Oeconomicus" has historical values as the first literature referable to-home economics education.
