Symposium

Plato's Symposium is a timeless classic, offering insights into the human condition and exploring the nature of love. Through the discussion of various speakers, the dialogue attempts to answer the question of what is love. The speakers explore topics such as the origin of love, the different kinds of love, and the benefits of pursuing love. They also discuss the philosophical implications of love, such as its power to bring out the best in people, or its potential to corrupt. This work is essential reading for anyone interested in philosophy and the exploration of love. This new edition is based on the 1892 translation by Benjamin Jowett (1817-1893) of Plato's classic work. This is a reading edition and does not include the scholarly Stephanus numberings. Plato (428-348 BCE) was a renowned philosopher, mathematician, and writer of Ancient Greece. He is widely considered to be one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Western philosophy, and his works have been studied for over two millennia. Plato's writings explored topics such as justice, beauty, and virtue, and he is credited with founding the Academy of Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world. He is best known for his dialogues, which featured characters such as Socrates and discussed subjects such as metaphysics and ethics. Plato's writings have had a profound impact on Western thought, and his ideas are still debated and discussed today. He was a student of Socrates, and his works were largely shaped by Socrates' teachings. Plato's legacy lives on in the form of his works, which continue to inspire and influence scholars and thinkers across the world.
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Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Plato|Jowett, Benjamin
Binding: Paperback
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