Socrates presents a compelling case for some life-changing conclusions that follow from a close reading of Socrates' arguments.

• Offers a highly original study of Socrates and his thought, accessible to contemporary readers
• Argues that through studying Socrates we can learn practical wisdom to apply to our lives
• Lovingly crafted with humour, thought-experiments and literary references (from the Iliad to Harry Potter), and with close reading sof key Socratic arguments
• Aids readers with diagrams to make clear complex arguments

George Rudebusch is Professor of Philosophy at Northern Arizona University. He is the author of Socrates, Pleasure, and Value (1999).