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Plato: The Symposium

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Plato: The Symposium is a timeless work that invites readers into the rich philosophical discourse of ancient Greece. Written by the renowned philosopher Plato, this dialogue explores the nature of love, desire, and the pursuit of wisdom. In “The Symposium,” a group of intellectuals gather at a banquet to discuss the concept of love, each presenting their unique perspectives.

The central figure, Socrates, engages in a captivating dialogue with other guests, including the playwright Aristophanes, the physician Eryximachus, and the philosopher Diotima.

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M. C. Howatson

Plato wrote the Symposium; M. C. Howatson translated it. Her English version appeared in 2008 in the Cambridge Texts series on the history of philosophy, edited by Frisbee C. C. Sheffield, who supplied the introduction and notes.

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Reading time
About 100 minutes
Pages
132
Language
English
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