Symposium - Hardcover

Symposium is a classic philosophical text written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. The book is a dialogue between several characters who gather together to discuss the nature of love. The conversation takes place at a symposium, or a drinking party, and each character takes turns giving speeches on the topic of love. The speeches explore different aspects of love, from the physical to the spiritual, and examine the relationship between love and beauty, truth, and morality. The characters also discuss the different types of love, including romantic love, platonic love, and love for the divine. Throughout the book, Plato uses the characters' speeches to explore his own ideas about love and philosophy. He argues that love is not just an emotion, but a force that can lead individuals towards a greater understanding of the world and themselves. Symposium is considered one of Plato's most famous works and is still studied and debated by scholars and philosophers today. It is a timeless exploration of the nature of love and its role in human life.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.