{"product_id":"arcturus-philosophy-7-books-collection-set-non-fiction-hardback","title":"Arcturus Collector's Classics Philosophy 7 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Hardback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Dialogues of Socrates by Plato\u003cbr\u003e\nOn Happiness by Epicurus\u003cbr\u003e\nMeditations by Marcus Aurelius\u003cbr\u003e\nMeditations on First Philosophy and Other Metaphysical Writings by René Descartes\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Social Contract by Jean-Jacques Rousseau\u003cbr\u003e\nOn Liberty by John Stuart Mill\u003cbr\u003e\nBeyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Arcturus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis seven-volume hardback collection gathers some of the most influential voices in Western philosophy into one elegant, giftable set. From Plato's probing dialogues to Nietzsche's fierce critique of conventional morality, each clothbound volume invites slow, thoughtful reading on virtue, freedom, happiness, and the nature of a just society. Bound in the Arcturus Collector's Classics style, these books are built to be read, reread, and displayed. Whether you're a student building a foundation in classical thought or a lifelong reader drawn to big questions, this set offers a rich, accessible doorway into the ideas that shaped modern civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSpanning roughly 2,300 years of thought, this collection traces philosophy's evolution from ancient Athens to the eve of the twentieth century. Plato's Dialogues of Socrates opens the set with the question-and-answer method that defined Western philosophical inquiry, presenting Socrates in conversation as he tests his fellow Athenians' assumptions about virtue, justice, and knowledge. Epicurus's On Happiness distills a practical ethic centered on modest pleasure, freedom from anxiety, and lasting friendship. Marcus Aurelius's Meditations brings Stoic philosophy into intimate focus, recording a Roman emperor's private reflections on duty, mortality, and inner discipline, written as personal notes rather than a formal treatise. The set then leaps forward with Descartes's Meditations on First Philosophy, the work that reoriented epistemology around the thinking self and introduced methodical doubt as a tool for building certain knowledge. Rousseau's The Social Contract lays out an influential theory of political legitimacy built on the general will, a text that echoed through later democratic revolutions. Mill's On Liberty makes the classic case for individual freedom of thought and speech, arguing that a healthy society depends on protecting dissent. The collection closes with Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil, a provocative challenge to inherited moral assumptions that continues to unsettle and inspire readers today. Together, these seven works form a coherent arc from ancient ethics through Enlightenment political theory to modern philosophical rebellion, making the set a genuinely useful survey rather than a random grouping of classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven foundational philosophy texts in one cohesive hardback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClothbound Arcturus Collector's Classics styling for a handsome shelf display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers ancient ethics, Stoicism, Enlightenment political theory, and modern philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible for students, book clubs, and general readers alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA durable keepsake edition built for rereading and reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for graduates, philosophy students, or curious readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Dialogues of Socrates — Plato's question-driven dialogues model the Socratic method and probe virtue, justice, and knowledge through conversation.\u003cbr\u003e\nOn Happiness — Epicurus's writings distill a practical ethic centered on simple pleasures and the value of friendship.\u003cbr\u003e\nMeditations — Marcus Aurelius records private Stoic reflections on duty, mortality, and disciplined living.\u003cbr\u003e\nMeditations on First Philosophy and Other Metaphysical Writings — René Descartes builds a new foundation for knowledge through methodical doubt and the famous cogito argument.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Social Contract — Jean-Jacques Rousseau argues that legitimate political authority rests on the general will of the people.\u003cbr\u003e\nOn Liberty — John Stuart Mill makes an influential case for protecting individual freedom of thought and speech.\u003cbr\u003e\nBeyond Good and Evil — Friedrich Nietzsche challenges inherited moral assumptions and the foundations of traditional ethics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis set brings together seven towering figures in philosophy. Plato, a student of Socrates, founded the Academy in Athens and shaped nearly all later Western thought. Epicurus taught a philosophy of measured pleasure and tranquility in ancient Greece. Marcus Aurelius ruled Rome as emperor while privately practicing Stoic philosophy. René Descartes, a French mathematician, is often called the father of modern philosophy. Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Genevan-born Enlightenment thinker whose ideas influenced modern democracy. John Stuart Mill, an English philosopher, championed liberty and utilitarian ethics. Friedrich Nietzsche, a German philosopher, remains a provocative critic of conventional morality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis handsome hardback set makes a memorable gift for a graduation, a birthday, back-to-school reading, or the holiday season, and an equally great addition to a home library, book club, or classroom collection. Seven essential thinkers in one cohesive keepsake edition offer endless conversations for any curious reader to enjoy for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Various Authors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57536263258486,"sku":"MAN-ACT-U021250-2527513018","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/arcturus-philosophy-7-books-collection-hardback.jpg?v=1785966086","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/arcturus-philosophy-7-books-collection-set-non-fiction-hardback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}