The Symposium (Penguin Great Ideas)
The Symposium by Plato, published by Penguin Books on May 30, 2006, is a thought-provoking exploration of love presented through a series of speeches at a dinner party in Athens. This edition spans 128 pages and is written in English, offering readers a glimpse into the philosophical discussions that unfold among the guests, culminating in Socrates’ pivotal speech that transcends sensuality and delves into the ideal realm of love.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of ideas as the dialogue progresses, showcasing the interplay between various perspectives on love. The character sketch of Socrates by Alcibiades adds depth to the narrative, highlighting the complexity of the themes discussed. Through this work, Plato skillfully blends philosophy and artistry, creating a dialogue that is both playful and profound, inviting contemplation on the nature of love and desire.
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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 formidible skills as a philospher and as an artist, Plato creates in The Symposium an ingenious harmony of thought and word, idea and expression that is playful, profound and provocative.
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