Symposium - Paperback

Symposium is a philosophical work by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, written in the form of a dialogue between several characters. The main topic of the dialogue is love, and the speakers discuss the nature of love, its different forms, and its relationship to beauty, truth, and goodness. The dialogue takes place at a dinner party, where a group of men, including the philosopher Socrates, gather to discuss the nature of love. Each speaker presents their own views on the topic, and the discussion ranges from the erotic love of physical beauty to the spiritual love of the divine. The dialogue is notable for its exploration of the relationship between love and knowledge, and for its emphasis on the importance of intellectual and spiritual pursuits in the pursuit of love. Ultimately, the speakers come to the conclusion that love is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that can only be fully understood through a combination of reason and intuition. Symposium is one of Plato's most famous works and continues to be studied and debated by philosophers and scholars today.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.