Symposium

Symposium is a philosophical work by Plato, written in the form of a dialogue between several prominent Athenians who gather to discuss the nature of love. The dialogue takes place during a drinking party, or symposium, and each speaker presents their own ideas and experiences related to love. The speeches range from the humorous to the profound, and cover topics such as the nature of desire, the relationship between love and beauty, and the different types of love that exist. The most famous speech in the dialogue is given by the philosopher Socrates, who argues that true love is not just about physical attraction, but also involves a spiritual connection between two people. Symposium is considered one of Plato‘s most important works, and has influenced Western philosophy and literature for centuries.You are mocking, Socrates, said Agathon, and ere long you and I will have to determine who bears off the palm of wisdom--of this Dionysus shall be the judge; but at present you are better occupied with supper.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world‘s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.