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Symposium Hardcover – May 23, 2010

by Plato (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 56 ratings
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Symposium is a classic philosophical text written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. The book is a dialogue between several characters who gather together to discuss the nature of love. The conversation takes place at a symposium, or a drinking party, and each character takes turns giving speeches on the topic of love. The speeches explore different aspects of love, from the physical to the spiritual, and examine the relationship between love and beauty, truth, and morality. The characters also discuss the different types of love, including romantic love, platonic love, and love for the divine. Throughout the book, Plato uses the characters' speeches to explore his own ideas about love and philosophy. He argues that love is not just an emotion, but a force that can lead individuals towards a greater understanding of the world and themselves. Symposium is considered one of Plato's most famous works and is still studied and debated by scholars and philosophers today. It is a timeless exploration of the nature of love and its role in human life.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.
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  1. Print length
    70 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Kessinger Publishing
  4. Publication date
    May 23, 2010
  5. Dimensions
    7 x 0.25 x 10 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1161455035
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1161455038
  8. Lexile measure
    1250L
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kessinger Publishing (May 23, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 70 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1161455035
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1161455038
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1250L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.25 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 56 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars Imperative reading!
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To read, and read again throughout life at any stage - this book is an imperative!
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Darryl Sutphin
4.0 out of 5 stars Ancient Work with relevance
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I liked that reading this gave me insights into a culture thousands of years ago. It serves its purpose to enlighten the reader to what was the importance of philosophy and deep human thought long ago.
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Robin Russo
1.0 out of 5 stars It is unreadable
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This book is unreadable, it reads as if were translated by a computer from the original Greek without regard for the English language structure. I would like my purchase money returned.
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Ganesh Pal Singh Rawat
5.0 out of 5 stars The Symposium book
Reviewed in India on March 17, 2023
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It is Plato’s best-known work and has proven to be one of the most intellectually and historically influential works of philosophy and political theory.
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Sofia Bongiovanni
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in Italy on December 10, 2017
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Plato's work deserves a five.
The e-book is really well done and cheap, and the translation flows easily, and it is understandable.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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Excellent condition.
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知求人
4.0 out of 5 stars 感想
Reviewed in Japan on June 2, 2013
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65年前に立命館大学出版部の物を持っていましたが、転居の際に、紛失し、残念に思っていた処、本書に出会って良かったです。ただもう少し表紙に凝った物だったら、より良いのにと思っています。
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