Symposium (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169221123)

Symposium is a philosophical text written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. The book is a series of speeches given at a symposium (a drinking party) in Athens, where the guests discuss the nature of love. Each speaker presents their own ideas about love, ranging from physical desire to spiritual connection, and the conversations gradually become more philosophical and abstract. The book is considered to be one of Plato's most important works, as it explores themes of love, desire, and the nature of human relationships. The Symposium is also notable for its portrayal of the famous philosopher Socrates, who is a central character in the book and whose ideas are a major influence on the other speakers. Overall, the Symposium is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the complexities of love and human nature.You are mocking, Socrates, said Agathon, and ere long you and I will have to determine who bears off the palm of wisdom--of this Dionysus shall be the judge; but at present you are better occupied with supper.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Plato
ISBN-10: 1169221122
ISBN-13: 9781169221123
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 10.45h x 7.23w x 0.49d