Platonic Love

Socrates in conversation with Diotima by Franz Caucig (1755–1828)

13 February, 2019 - 17:21 MartiniF

Socrates’ Philosophy of Love Inspired by Diotima Princess, Priestess and Philosopher

Symposium , Plato’s philosophical text dated at circa 385 to 370 BC, depicts a friendly contest of speeches delivered by a group of notable men attending a banquet. During the discussion, Socrates...