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The Symposium

Paperback • 1951 • English

The Symposium

By Platon

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About the book

The scene is at a dinner party for the literati of Athens, the action a series of speeches by the guests. From these emerge a complete and compex philosphy of love. The pivot of the argument is Socrates' speech in which sensuality is transcended and we move from the sensible to the ideal world. But just as the preceeding speeches are vital to the theme and scheme of progression, so too is the brilliant character sketch of Socrates by Alcibiades which rounds off the dialogue. By combining his for...Show more

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9780140440249

Published year

1951

Language

English

Original title

The Symposium

Format

Paperback

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