The Symposium (Penguin Great Ideas)
The Symposium by Plato, published by Penguin Books on May 30, 2006, is part of the Penguin Great Ideas series, which features significant works by influential thinkers. This edition spans 128 pages and is presented in English. The book presents a retelling of discussions between Socrates and his companions, focusing on themes such as love, desire, truth, and the qualities of effective leadership, which have significantly influenced Western philosophical thought.
Readers will find an exploration of profound ideas that have shaped human relationships and societal structures. The dialogues delve into concepts of spiritual transcendence and the nature of reality, inviting reflection on the complexities of existence and governance. This edition, with its thoughtful design, offers an accessible entry point for those interested in the foundational ideas that continue to resonate in contemporary discussions.
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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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