Symposium

“Symposium” by Plato is a philosophical dialogue that explores the nature of love through a series of speeches delivered at a banquet in ancient Athens. The dialogue features notable figures, including Socrates, who discuss the concept of Eros (love) and its various manifestations. The work is celebrated for its philosophical depth and literary quality. Plato, an Athenian philosopher during the Classical period, is one of the most important figures in Western philosophy. His dialogues have been used to teach a range of subjects, including philosophy, logic, ethics, rhetoric, and mathematics. Benjamin Jowett was an English classicist and translator known for his translations of Plato’s works. He was a tutor and later Master of Balliol College, Oxford. —- ISBN: 9798332970177