Symposium
Resumo
"Symposium" by Plato is a Socratic dialogue written between 385-370 BC. At a banquet in ancient Athens, notable figures including Socrates, Alcibiades, and Aristophanes engage in a contest of speeches praising Eros, the god of love. Each man offers his perspective on love's nature and power—from inspiring battlefield courage to transcending earthly desire. Through conflicting ideas and shifting viewpoints, the dialogue explores love's deepest meanings while showcasing both philosophical depth and literary artistry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Direitos e proveniência
Public domain in the USA.
Distribuição na UE não verificada
Assuntos (8)
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Philosophy & Ethics
- PA
- B
- Classical literature
- Socrates, 470 BC-399 BC
- Philosophy, Ancient
- Love -- Early works to 1800
