Exploring Love and Friendship with Plato’s Symposium: A Classic Review
This review of Symposium (Penguin Classics) by Plato is an exploration into a timeless classic. Dating back to approximately 385 BC, this work of philosophy has been engaging and captivating readers for centuries with its thought-provoking ideas and debate-sparking topics. It is no surprise that it has become a classic in the Philosophical canon. This edition edited by Alexander Nehamas and Paul Woodruff offers an accessible translation that makes this text accessible to modern readers. Through its comprehensive introduction, explanatory notes, and bibliography, you can get a deeper understanding of this ancient Greek dialogue. With its discussion on love, beauty and truth, this book provides insight into some of the fundamental questions of life. If you’re looking for a philosophical journey, then Symposium (Penguin Classics) is definitely worth your time!