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The Symposium (Penguin Classics) by Plato

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The Symposium (Penguin Classics) (edition 2003)

by Plato (Author), Christopher Gill (Editor), Christopher Gill (Translator), Christopher Gill (Introduction)

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A group of Athenian aristocrats attend a party held by Agathon to celebrate his victory in the drama festival of the Dionysia. They talk about love until the drunken Alcibiades bursts in, and decides to talk about Socrates instead. 'Symposium' gives a picture of the sparkling society that was Athens at the height of her empire. This classic discussion on love is presented in its ideal medium.… (more)

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184Philosophy and Psychology › Ancient, medieval and eastern philosophy › Platonic

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B385.A5Philosophy, Psychology and Religion › Philosophy (General) › By period › Ancient

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