Platons Gastmahl by Plato

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Author Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE
Translator Kassner, Rudolf, 1873-1959
Title Platons Gastmahl
Note Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https: //de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symposion_(Platon)
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Summary "Platons Gastmahl" by Plato is a philosophical dialogue written in the ancient period of Greece. This work presents a series of speeches delivered by various characters during a banquet, where they explore the nature and significance of love, particularly the concept of Eros. Central figures in the dialogue include Socrates, Agathon, and Aristophanes, each contributing their perspectives on love's role in human life. The opening of "Platons Gastmahl" begins with Apollodoros recounting a conversation about a banquet held in honor of Agathon, where prominent figures like Socrates and Alcibiades engaged in discussions about love. Apollodoros describes being approached by a friend, Glaukon, who wishes to learn about the speeches made at Agathon's feast. This sets the stage for a rich exploration of philosophical ideas on love, framed within the social setting of a festive dinner party, highlighting the interplay between personal relationships and broader philosophical questions. The narrative showcases the characters' excitement and anticipation for the insights they might glean about Eros, underscoring the dialogue's thematic focus. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class BD: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Speculative Philosophy, General Philosophical works
Subject Classical literature
Subject Philosophy
Subject Plato
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