Symposium by Plato ( Author ) ON Jan-01-1989, Paperback
by Paul (Translator) Plato; Woodruff
In Plato's Symposium, a group of Athenian intellectuals engage in a banquet conversation about love, offering diverse perspectives from humor to profound philosophy. Translated by Paul Woodruff, this classic text delves into the multifaceted nature of desire and its role in guiding the soul toward truth and beauty.
About This Book
Plato's Symposium is a foundational work in Western philosophy, presented as a series of speeches by notable figures discussing the nature of love.
Delivered at a banquet, the dialogue features insights from Socrates and others, blending myth, poetry, and rational argument to examine eros in its many forms.
This 1989 paperback edition, translated by Paul Woodruff, makes the text accessible for modern readers while preserving its Socratic method and intellectual depth.
The work remains influential for its exploration of beauty, virtue, and the human soul's ascent toward the divine.
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