The Symposium
The Symposium by Plato, published by Penguin UK in 2005, presents a collection of discourses between Socrates and his companions on themes such as love, desire, and the nature of truth. This edition, consisting of 128 pages, offers insights into the philosophical discussions that have influenced Western thought and the understanding of human relationships and leadership.
Readers will find a rich exploration of philosophical ideas that have sparked debate and reflection throughout history. The text delves into the complexities of spiritual transcendence and the qualities that define a good ruler, making it a significant contribution to the fields of philosophy and literary criticism. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the historical context and enduring impact of Plato’s work.
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Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves � and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives � and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.
Plato�s retelling of the discourses between Socrates and his friends on such subjects as love and desire, truth and illusion, spiritual transcendence and the qualities of a good ruler, profoundly affected the ways in which we view human relationships, society and leadership � and shaped the whole tradition of Western philosophy.
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