The Symposium is a philosophical text by Plato dated c.
In the Symposium, Eros is recognized both as erotic love, and as a phenomenon that i.
The speeches are to be given in praise of Eros, who is the god of love and desire, and the son of Aphrodite.
The men include the philosopher Socrates, the general and political figure Alcibiades, and the comic playwright Aristophanes.
It depicts a friendly contest of extemporaneous speeches given by a group of notable men attending a banquet. 385-370 BC.
The Symposium is a philosophical text by Plato dated c