The Symposium - Hardcover

by Xenophon (Author)

The Symposium is a philosophical work written by Xenophon, a student of Socrates, in ancient Greece. The book is a dialogue between several characters who gather together to discuss the nature of love and beauty. The central figure in the dialogue is Socrates, who argues that true love is not based on physical attraction or desire, but on the pursuit of virtue and the desire to improve oneself. Other characters in the dialogue offer their own perspectives on love and beauty, including the poet Agathon, who argues that love is a divine force that inspires creativity and beauty. The dialogue ends with a speech by Alcibiades, a famous politician and general, who praises Socrates for his wisdom and virtue. The Symposium is considered one of the most important works of ancient Greek philosophy and has had a profound influence on Western thought and culture.Bless me, that isn't all (continued Socrates); if we do not take care, we shall win ourselves a comic reputation.[15] A relish must it be, in very truth, that can sweeten cup as well as platter, this same onion; and if we are to take to munching onions for desert, see if somebody does not say of us, ""They went to dine with Callias, and got more than their deserts, the epicures.""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.