Symposium by Plato

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Author Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE
Translator Jowett, Benjamin, 1817-1893
Title Symposium
Credits Produced by Sue Asscher, and David Widger
Summary "Symposium" by Plato is a philosophical dialogue written during the late 4th century BC. The work centers on a banquet at which prominent figures, including Socrates, Phaedrus, Aristophanes, and Alcibiades, take turns delivering speeches in praise of love, exploring the various dimensions and ideals of the concept. Through their discussions, the dialogue delves into themes such as the nature of love, the relationship between physical attraction and deeper emotional connections, and the role of love in achieving virtue and wisdom. The opening of the "Symposium" introduces a character named Apollodorus, who recounts the events of the banquet, eager to share the speeches on love he learned from his friend Aristodemus. Apollodorus describes how Socrates, invited by Agathon to the celebration following his victory in the dramatic competitions, engages with various guests, each of whom presents their unique perspectives on love. Notably, the speeches explore the distinctions between different types of love—earthly vs. heavenly—and the implications of love on personal virtue and societal dynamics, setting the stage for a rich examination of this central human experience that runs throughout the dialogue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Classical literature
Subject Socrates, 470 BC-399 BC
Subject Philosophy, Ancient
Subject Love -- Early works to 1800
Category Text
EBook-No. 1600
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 4, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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