The book is currently out of stock
More about the book
Set during a vibrant dinner-party in ancient Athens, the narrative features prominent figures like Aristophanes, Socrates, and Alcibiades. Through a series of captivating speeches, the discussion on love unfolds, culminating in Socrates' insightful interpretation of Diotima's teachings, which suggest that love is a pathway to achieving goodness. The interplay of ideas and personalities offers a rich exploration of philosophical themes in a historical context.
Payment methods
We’re missing your review here.
- Title
- Symposium
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Plato
- Publisher
- Lulu.com
- Released
- 2020
- Pages
- 74
- ISBN13
- 9781716724886
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Philosophical Topics, Love, Classics, LGBTQ+, Ancient History, Greece, Dialogue, Socrates, Eros
- Original title
- Symposium
- Rating
- 3.95 out of 5
- Description
- Set during a vibrant dinner-party in ancient Athens, the narrative features prominent figures like Aristophanes, Socrates, and Alcibiades. Through a series of captivating speeches, the discussion on love unfolds, culminating in Socrates' insightful interpretation of Diotima's teachings, which suggest that love is a pathway to achieving goodness. The interplay of ideas and personalities offers a rich exploration of philosophical themes in a historical context.