Project Gutenberg 1998-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 420 Xenophon -431 -355 Ξενοφών Jenofonte Xénophon Dakyns, Henry Graham 1838 1911 Dakyns, H. G. (Henry Graham) Dakyns, Henry G. (Henry Graham) The Symposium Produced by John Bickers, and David Widger "The Symposium" by Xenophon is a philosophical dialogue written in the late 4th century BC. The work presents a series of discussions among notable figures of the time, including Socrates, at a dinner hosted by Callias in honor of the young athlete Autolycus. The dialogue explores themes of love, beauty, and virtue, particularly through the lens of Socratic philosophy. The opening of "The Symposium" sets the stage for this intellectual gathering, beginning with Socrates' playful banter with Callias about the nature of wisdom and the invitation to dinner. After the feast's initial arrival, a jester named Philippus adds a lighthearted element, struggling to amuse the guests with his humor. As the discussions unfold, characters begin to express their thoughts on beauty, love, and their own perceived virtues. Notably, Socrates challenges convention and provokes thought about the deeper meanings of these themes, establishing a vibrant atmosphere for the philosophical exchanges that will follow, highlighting the interplay between personal qualities and societal values. This opening hints at a rich exploration of human passions and philosophical inquiry—elements that may intrigue readers interested in classical thought and the nature of human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Classical literature Socrates, 470 BC-399 BC Philosophy, Ancient PA Text Browsing: History - Ancient Browsing: Literature Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics 174191 174200 2024-09-01T08:43:40.056074 2023-10-01T08:03:08.905864 text/html text/html 171854 2013-01-16T08:23:42 text/html; charset=us-ascii 65287 2013-01-16T08:24:34 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 108770 2024-09-01T08:43:44.715043 application/epub+zip 113501 2024-09-01T08:43:41.352054 application/epub+zip 113501 2024-09-01T08:43:40.544057 application/epub+zip 189741 2024-09-01T08:43:46.925553 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 192222 2024-09-01T08:43:44.209032 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 192336 2022-09-01T09:48:53.552697 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 152288 152263 2024-09-01T08:43:39.700083 2023-10-01T08:03:08.581868 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 152133 2008-09-16T13:17:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 62941 2008-09-16T13:17:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19602 2024-09-01T08:43:47.066530 application/rdf+xml 9622 2024-09-01T08:43:40.881062 image/jpeg 2737 2024-09-01T08:43:40.712049 image/jpeg 108468 2024-09-01T08:43:40.071062 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia