The Symposium by Plato is a profound and engaging dialogue that explores the nature of love, beauty, and desire. Set at a banquet attended by notable figures from Athens, including Socrates, the dialogue unfolds through a series of speeches on the topic of Eros (love). Each participant offers a different perspective, ranging from the physical and erotic to the philosophical and spiritual. The speeches culminate in Socrates’ recounting of the teachings of Diotima, a wise woman who presents love as a ladder of ascent, starting with physical attraction and leading to the contemplation of the pure Form of beauty and the pursuit of wisdom.
| Persian Title | کتاب ضیافت اثر افلاطون |
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| ISBN | 9789642575008 |
| Genre | Philosophical Dialogue |
| Thematic Focus | Explores the nature of love, beauty, and the philosophical ascent through a series of speeches |
| Reading Audience | A classic for students of philosophy, literature, and ancient Greek thought |
| Weight | 175 g |
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| Condition | New |
| Product Type | Ancient Philosophy |
| Format | Paperback |
| Writer | |
| Genre | Philosophy |
| Language | Persian |
| Origin | Greece |
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