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050 4 _aB
100 1 _aGrote, George,
_d1794-1871
245 1 0 _aPlato and the Other Companions of Sokrates, 3rd ed. Volume 3
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-08-07
508 _aProduced by Ed Brandon as part of the on-line Grote Project
520 _a"Plato and the Other Companions of Sokrates" by George Grote is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. This work is a critical examination of Plato's dialogues, focusing particularly on the philosophical discourse surrounding love, beauty, and intellect as articulated by Sokrates and other characters. The volume discusses the nature of Eros and how it serves as a stimulus for philosophical dialogue, exploring the intricacies of personal and intellectual relationships in ancient Greek thought. The opening of the third volume delves into the dialogues "Phædrus" and "Symposion," both of which revolve around the theme of Eros. In these discussions, Plato presents varying perspectives on love, contrasting the more mundane views of prior speakers with his own philosophical insights. Sokrates, referencing the wisdom of Diotima, articulates a conception of Eros not as a simple god, but as a complex emotion that bridges the human and divine, driving the pursuit of beauty and wisdom. This conversation serves as a foundation for understanding how love influences personal connections and philosophical pursuits, highlighting the importance of spiritual and intellectual communion in the quest for truth and self-improvement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPlato
653 _aSocrates, 470 BC-399 BC
653 _aPhilosophy, Ancient
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40437
999 _c81276
_d81276