Symposium (Oxford World's Classics)
by Plato
In Plato's Symposium, guests at a symposium deliver eloquent speeches on the topic of love, revealing its multifaceted nature from carnal passion to a path toward the divine. Socrates shares profound ideas on eros as a philosopher's guide to truth and beauty, making this ancient dialogue a cornerstone of Western philosophy.
About This Book
Plato's Symposium presents a series of speeches on love delivered by notable figures at a drinking party in Athens. The dialogue features Socrates and others discussing the essence of desire, from physical attraction to divine inspiration.
Through witty exchanges and profound insights, the work examines how love drives human pursuit of wisdom and virtue. It blends humor, drama, and philosophy in a conversational format typical of Plato's Socratic method.
This edition from Oxford World's Classics provides a reliable translation and scholarly notes to aid modern readers in appreciating the text's historical and literary significance.
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