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.