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The Greek word sumposion means a drinking party (a fact shamefully ignored by the organizers of modern symposia), and the party described in Plato's Symposium is one supposedly given in the year 416 BC by the playwright Agathon to celebrate his victory in the dramatic festival of the Lenaea. He has already given one party, the previous evening; this second party is for a select group of friends, and host and guests alike are feeling a little frail.

The dramatic nature of Plato’s dialogues is delightfully evident in the "Symposium." The marriage between character and thought bursts forth as the guests gather at Agathon's house to celebrate the success of his first tragedy. With wit and insight, they each present their ideas about love - from Erixymachus’s scientific naturalism to Aristophanes' comic fantasy. The unexpected arrival of Alcibiades breaks the spell cast by Diotima’s ethereal climb up the staircase of love to beauty itself.

In Symposium, Plato presents a series of perspectives that move from the practical to the profound. Love is explored as a source of courage, a guide to beauty, and ultimately, a path toward higher truth. As each speaker builds upon—or challenges—the last, the dialogue unfolds into one of philosophy’s most enduring examinations of human connection.

Join us as we delve into one of Platos most engaging dialogues, where Apollodorus recounts a lively drinking party, or symposium, attended by the intellectual elite of late 5th century Athens. Set against the backdrop of a two-night celebration for Agathons triumph at the city Dionysia, the guests choose to honor love through eloquent speeches instead of indulging in more wine. Experience this dramatic interpretation, featuring a talented cast that brings these timeless ideas to life. - Summary by Libby Gohn Cast List Apollodorus KHandGlaucon Elizabeth KlettCompanion to Apollodorus, and ...

Symposia reimagines ancient Greek symposiums for the modern age, but with less togas and more internet discourse. Every Tuesday, join Naima Troutt and Zina Ikeme for researched takes on politics and pop culture. They bring comedy, curiosity, and guests with different perspectives.

Long before modern philosophy, psychology, and political theory existed, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were asking the questions that shaped our civilization.

This collection brings together three of Plato's most enduring classics: the "Symposium", the "Apology", and the famous "Allegory of the Cave" from the Republic.

In this acclaimed Plato masterpiece, you travel back in time to attend an elaborate high society dinner. At this party, you meet Plato's mentor, Socrates, and the comic poet Aristophanes. During the banquet, each of these men is invited to praise Eros, the god of love and desire. You witness them deliver speeches that embody their wisdom and philosophies on love. You hear Socrates' celebrated account of Diotima, the prophetess who taught him that love is the manifestation of human goodness. Finally, you even hear from the famous Alcibiades.

The dramatic nature of Plato's dialogues is delightfully evident in Symposium. The marriage between character and thought bursts forth as the guests gather at Agathon's house to celebrate the success of his first tragedy. With wit and insight, they all present their ideas about love - from Erixymachus' scientific naturalism to Aristophanes' comic fantasy. The unexpected arrival of Alcibiades breaks the spell cast by Diotima's ethereal climb up the staircase of love to beauty itself.

Plato is, by any reckoning, one of the most dazzling writers in the Western literary tradition and one of the most penetrating, wide-ranging, and influential authors in the history of philosophy. This audiobook contains Plato's most notable books.

A collection of Annual Lectures, Symposiums, and Events, brought to you by The Royal Institute of Philosophy

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Here are three important but very different Dialogues from the Middle Period. Symposium, the most well-known in this collection, is concerned with the theme of love. In the house of Agathon, a group of friends - each very different in personality and background - meet to consider and discuss various kinds of love. Each one, Phaedrus, Pausanias, Eryximachus, Aristophanes (the playwright) and Agathon (a prize-winning tragic poet), presents his particular view in a short discourse.

Symposium by Plato is a philosophical dialogue centered around a banquet in ancient Athens, where several prominent figures, including Socrates, gather to discuss the nature of love.

The Symposium is a Socratic dialogue by Plato, dated c. 385 – 370 BC. It depicts a friendly contest of extemporaneous speeches given by a group of notable Athenian men attending a banquet. The men include the philosopher Socrates, the general and statesman Alcibiades, and the comic playwright Aristophanes. The panegyrics are to be given in praise of Eros, the god of love and sex. In the Symposium, Eros is recognized both as erotic lover and as a phenomenon capable of inspiring courage, valor, great deeds and works, and vanquishing man's natural fear of death.

This audiobook contains Plato's most notable books, narrated brilliantly by Kevin Kollins. The works contained in this audiobook include The Republic, The Apology, Crito, and Symposium. Enjoy these four amazing philosophical works that have stood the test of time.

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The podcast where we share our thoughts on the inner dialogue of the everyman.

In de podcast van het Symposium Maatschappelijke Weerbaarheid duiken we dieper in de uitdagingen en oplossingen rondom maatschappelijke weerbaarheid. Hoe bouwen we een veerkrachtige samenleving te midden van crises zoals oorlogen, pandemieën, en klimaatveranderingen? Wat kunnen we leren van experts op het gebied van crisismanagement, rampenbestrijding, en veerkracht?Deze podcast biedt inspirerende gesprekken met beleidsmakers, ervaringsdeskundigen en ondernemers die zich inzetten voor een veiligere en sterkere toekomst. Met onderwerpen variërend van regionale weerbaarheid in Limburg tot ...

Edited excerpts given @ Glastonbury Symposium. Full Talks will appear on the Main website's YouTube channel. This podcast is produced for Glastonbury Symposium by BroadcastMediaUK.com