Publisher Description
Explore one of the most celebrated dialogues in Western philosophy with Plato’s Symposium — a brilliant and timeless exploration of love, beauty, desire, and truth. Set at a classical Athenian banquet, this philosophical masterpiece features a series of speeches from Socrates, Aristophanes, Alcibiades, and others, each offering unique and often humorous perspectives on the nature of eros (romantic and divine love).
At once poetic, witty, and profound, Symposium is essential reading for anyone interested in philosophy, classical literature, or the origins of Western thought. Plato’s dialogue not only delves into the metaphysical meaning of love but also lays the foundation for concepts that influenced centuries of philosophical, theological, and literary traditions.
