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Symposium by Plato

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Symposium by Plato

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 385

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Plato

Symposium by Plato

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 385
Book Details
Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Athens, Greece • Classical Antiquity

Publication Year

385

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Plato's Symposium is a philosophical text detailing a banquet where different individuals, including Socrates and Aristophanes, discuss the nature of love. Through speeches and dialogues, the participants explore various dimensions and interpretations of love, aiming to understand its essence and significance in human life.

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Review Roundup

Symposium by Plato is widely acclaimed for its profound exploration of love and beauty, featuring a rich tapestry of speeches by diverse characters. Critics praise its philosophical depth, eloquent language, and timeless relevance. However, some find its structure dense and dialogue-heavy, potentially challenging for modern readers seeking straightforward narratives. Overall, it's a seminal work in Western philosophy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Symposium by Plato?

A reader who enjoys philosophical dialogues, classical literature, and explorations of love and ethics will appreciate Plato's Symposium. Fans of Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics or Sophocles' Antigone will find similar intellectual stimulation.

Book Details
Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Athens, Greece • Classical Antiquity

Publication Year

385

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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