The Symposium (Platonic dialogue)

The Symposium is a philosophical dialogue by Plato where a group of friends, including Socrates, gather to discuss love and desire. Each participant gives a speech praising love (Eros), exploring its nature, purpose, and role in human life. The conversations explore how love connects us to beauty, truth, and goodness, suggesting that love can inspire the soul’s growth and pursuit of higher ideals. Overall, the dialogue examines love’s significance in personal development and its ability to inspire both passion and wisdom.