Symposium - Plato

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A group of notable Athenians gather at a banquet to give speeches in praise of love. Each speaker presents a unique view, from physical desire to the pursuit of the divine and eter nal beauty. Socrates, drawing on Diotima’s teachings, argues that true love seeks the eternal and the good beyond the physical realm. The dialogue ultimately elevates love as a force that inspires both wisdom and the creation of beauty in all forms. Symposium is the perfect coffee table book or holiday gift for that special person in your life! Details Paperback 5.5 x 8.5 inches 105 pages; black and white Printed in the United States Show more