Plato's Symposium

Plato's Symposium is a philosophical dialogue set in ancient Athens, where a group of men gather to give speeches in praise of Love (Eros). Each speaker offers different perspectives on love's nature, from physical desire to spiritual connection and the pursuit of truth and beauty. The dialogue explores how love motivates individuals to seek wisdom, virtue, and self-improvement, culminating in Socrates’ account of the divine nature of love and the idea that true love guides us toward higher understanding and the good. It is a profound reflection on the meaning and purpose of love in human life.