Plato's Symposium - Plato

by Plato

Overview

Symposium by Plato is a philosophical work focused on the purpose and nature of love. Plato uses a series of speeches at a drinking party to unfold the different views on love.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940151609050
Publisher:	Seedbox Press, LLC
Publication date:	03/28/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	98 KB

About the Author

Plato, one of the most famous philosophers in the world, lived during the Classical Period in Ancient Greece. A student of Socrates and a teacher to Aristotle, he was the founder of The Academy, the first school of higher learning in Europe. Plato is the most prominent figure in the history of Ancient Greek philosophy and the originator of the Platonist school of thought. Using dramatic elements like dialogue and humor, his form of writing was considered innovative in his time. Plato's best–known work, The Republic, is widely acknowledged as the cornerstone of Western philosophy. His other extensively read works include The Symposium, Apology, Crito, Phaedo, and The Laws.