The Dialogues of Socrates

This elegant collector's edition presents the classic philosophical work The Dialogues of Socrates featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges. One of the most influencial texts in Western Philosophy, The Dialogues of Socrates offers a detailed and eye-opening account of the Socratic belief through his conversations with follow Athenians. Written by Socrates' most dedicated student, Plato, it includes six dialogues which all come together to create a moving read for newly curious philosophy students and experienced intellectuals alike. • Charmides, in which Socrates discusses the meaning of restraint • Symposium, depicting a contest of speeches and rhetoric over the subject of love • Euthyphro, in which Socrates and Euthyphro ponder the meaning of piety • Apology which includes Socrates' defence from his trial • Crito which investigates the meaning of justice • Phaedo which recounts the day of Socrates death. This beautiful pocket-sized gift edition contains these classic and unabridged tales, presented with a gold embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any philosophy lover.