Socrates most dedicated student, Plato, offers a detailed and eye-opening account of the Socratic belief in ones own responsibility through Socrates dialogue with his fellow Athenians. It provides a complete portrait of the enigmatic philosopher. This collection includes six of Platos dialogues focusing on the life of Socrates: 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; and Phaedo which recounts the day of Socrates death. All parts come together to create a moving read for newly curious philosophy students and experienced intellectuals alike