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The Symposium and the Phaedrus Plato's Erotic Dialogues: Plato's Erotic Dialogues (S U N Y Series in Ancient Greek Philosophy) by Plato (author), William S. Cobb (Translator) is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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The Symposium and the Phaedrus are combined here because of their shared theme: a reflection on the nature of erotic love, the love that begins with sexual desire but can transcend that origin and reach even the heights of religious ecstasy. This reflection is carried out explicitly in the speeches and conversations in the dialogues, and implicitly in the dramatic depiction of actions and characters. Thus, the two dialogues deal with a theme of enduring interest and are interesting for both their literary and their philosophical character. In addition to the introductions, the book contains substantial commentaries and thorough endnotes. Key Greek terms are discussed for readers who are unfamiliar with the language. A special feature is a discussion on the importance of the dramatic and literary aspects of the dialogues for interpreting their philosophical content. <p> The introductions deal with the nature of the dialogues themselves as philosophical texts and with Plato's philosophical assumptions and key concepts, as well as with the necessary background of Athenian society. The endnotes clarify any ambiguities and obscurities in the original text, identifying all references to

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Author

Plato (author), William S. Cobb (Translator)

Publisher

State University of New York Press

Published

1993

Language

EN

ISBN

9780791416174

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Philosophy, Social Science, Ancient & Medieval Philosophy