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The Symposium

by Christopher Gill, Plato
The Symposium - Thryft
The Symposium - Thryft

Provocative exploration of love and desire in Ancient Athens.

If you're looking for a thought-provoking journey into the intricacies of love and desire, "The Symposium" is a must-read. Written by Plato, this captivating philosophical work takes you back to Ancient Athens, where a group of intellectuals passionately discuss the nature of eros over a lively drinking party. Through their conversations, you'll be immersed in profound reflections on gender roles, societal norms, and the transcendent power of spiritual love. Prepare to have your perspectives challenged and expanded as you delve into this timeless exploration of the complexities of human connection.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Symposium

by Christopher Gill, Plato
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ISBN: 9780140449273
Authors: Christopher Gill, Plato
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2003-04-29
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Philosophy, History
Related Topics: Classics, History, Ancient History
Goodreads rating: 4.08
(rated by 67499 readers)

Description

A fascinating discussion on sex, gender, and human instincts unfolds during a lively drinking party among Athenian intellectuals. The group exchanges views on eros, desire, gender roles, and the sublimation of basic human instincts. The conversation leads to subtle reflections and culminates in a radical challenge to conventional views by Plato's mentor, Socrates, who advocates transcendence through spiritual love. The Symposium presents a deft interweaving of different viewpoints and ideas about the nature of love, including its role as a response to beauty, a cosmic force, a motive for social action, and a means of ethical education.
 

Provocative exploration of love and desire in Ancient Athens.

If you're looking for a thought-provoking journey into the intricacies of love and desire, "The Symposium" is a must-read. Written by Plato, this captivating philosophical work takes you back to Ancient Athens, where a group of intellectuals passionately discuss the nature of eros over a lively drinking party. Through their conversations, you'll be immersed in profound reflections on gender roles, societal norms, and the transcendent power of spiritual love. Prepare to have your perspectives challenged and expanded as you delve into this timeless exploration of the complexities of human connection.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.