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 influential 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