Summary: The text introduces the Publishers of Everyman’s Library offering lists of published and upcoming volumes across various genres and bindings. It delves into the literature centered around Socrates, highlighting Aristotle’s reference to Socratic discourses as a form of poetic imitation. The writings of Socrates’ followers, like Plato and Xenophon, are discussed, portraying Socrates as a unique literary subject akin to the Gospels. The complexity of Socrates’ character is analyzed, emphasizing his strength of character and the poetry in his dialogues. It explores Socratic philosophy, the pursuit of knowledge, and virtue, showcasing the influence of Socrates’ teachings. The text delves into the rationalization of morality and the identification of knowledge and virtue as central themes in Socrates’ doctrine. It compares Socrates’ approach to knowledge with that of skilled craftsmen, hinting at the depth and relevance of his teachings in Athenian society.