The Symposium (Illustrated Edition)

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Logic, Ancient, History, Ancient History, Greece
Cover of the book The Symposium (Illustrated Edition) by Plato, Charles River Editors
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Plato ISBN: 9781619827912
Publisher: Charles River Editors Publication: February 15, 2012
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Plato
ISBN: 9781619827912
Publisher: Charles River Editors
Publication: February 15, 2012
Imprint:
Language: English
To say Socrates was an influence on Plato would be a vast understatement; historians today still struggle to distinguish Socrates philosophical beliefs from Platos, because much of Platos writings consisted of Socratic dialogues, in which the main character, Socrates, discusses the topic of the writing with his followers. Yet for all of the influence of Socrates life on Plato, it was Socrates death around 399 B.C. that truly shaped him. Plato was so embittered by Socrates trial in Athens that he completely soured on Athenian democracy, and he began to travel around the Mediterranean, studying topics like mathematics, honing his approach to philosophical thinking, and continuing to refine his philosophical beliefs. About a decade later, Plato returned to Athens and founded his famous Platonic Academy around 387 B.C., which he oversaw for 40 years until his death. One of Platos philosophical beliefs was that writing down teachings was less valuable than passing them down orally, and several of Platos writings are responses to previous writings of his, so Platos personally held beliefs are hard to discern. However, Plato educated several subsequent philosophers, chief among them Aristotle, and his writings eventually formed the backbone of Western philosophy. One of Platos most famous works is The Symposium, about a great dinner conversation led by Socrates that discusses the definition and meaning of love. Plato doesnt give readers a clue as to when the Symposium took place, other than alluding to the division of Arcadia after the destruction of Mantinea. This took place in the year B.C. 384, half way through Platos life. Of course, Socrates had been dead for 15 years by then. The Symposium is connected with the dialogue Phaedrus both in style and subject; they are the only Dialogues of Plato in which love is discussed at length. In both of them philosophy is regarded as a sort of enthusiasm or madness. This edition is specially formatted with images.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
To say Socrates was an influence on Plato would be a vast understatement; historians today still struggle to distinguish Socrates philosophical beliefs from Platos, because much of Platos writings consisted of Socratic dialogues, in which the main character, Socrates, discusses the topic of the writing with his followers. Yet for all of the influence of Socrates life on Plato, it was Socrates death around 399 B.C. that truly shaped him. Plato was so embittered by Socrates trial in Athens that he completely soured on Athenian democracy, and he began to travel around the Mediterranean, studying topics like mathematics, honing his approach to philosophical thinking, and continuing to refine his philosophical beliefs. About a decade later, Plato returned to Athens and founded his famous Platonic Academy around 387 B.C., which he oversaw for 40 years until his death. One of Platos philosophical beliefs was that writing down teachings was less valuable than passing them down orally, and several of Platos writings are responses to previous writings of his, so Platos personally held beliefs are hard to discern. However, Plato educated several subsequent philosophers, chief among them Aristotle, and his writings eventually formed the backbone of Western philosophy. One of Platos most famous works is The Symposium, about a great dinner conversation led by Socrates that discusses the definition and meaning of love. Plato doesnt give readers a clue as to when the Symposium took place, other than alluding to the division of Arcadia after the destruction of Mantinea. This took place in the year B.C. 384, half way through Platos life. Of course, Socrates had been dead for 15 years by then. The Symposium is connected with the dialogue Phaedrus both in style and subject; they are the only Dialogues of Plato in which love is discussed at length. In both of them philosophy is regarded as a sort of enthusiasm or madness. This edition is specially formatted with images.

More books from Charles River Editors

Cover of the book The Necklace (Illustrated Edition) by Plato
Cover of the book The Ultimate King Henry VIII Collection by Plato
Cover of the book The Flower and the Leaf by Plato
Cover of the book World War II Documents: Germany Invades Poland (Illustrated Edition) by Plato
Cover of the book The Classic Works of Louisa May Alcott: The Little Women Series, The Eight Cousins Series and 17 Other Novels and Short Stories (Illustrated Edition) by Plato
Cover of the book The Greatest Battles in History: The Peloponnesian War by Plato
Cover of the book Hilda Lessways by Plato
Cover of the book The Salvaging of Civilization by Plato
Cover of the book Leaders of the Oglala Sioux: The Lives and Legacies of Crazy Horse and Red Cloud by Plato
Cover of the book History for Kids: The Illustrated Life of John Adams by Plato
Cover of the book Soldiering in North Carolina by Plato
Cover of the book White Nights and Other Stories by Plato
Cover of the book Great Britain and the Holy See 1792-1806 by Plato
Cover of the book A History of the Germanic Empire Volume 1 by Plato
Cover of the book Shermans Historical Raid: The Memoirs in the Light of the Record by Plato
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy