Plato's Symposium

In this dialogue, Plato presents a discussion on the concept of love (eros) among a group of Athenian intellectuals, including Socrates, Phaedrus, Aristophanes, and Alcibiades.

The dialogue delves into various dimensions of love, such as its relationship to beauty, virtue, and wisdom.

It challenges conventional views on love and presents a philosophical exploration of its role in achieving a good and virtuous life.

The work is set at the house of Agathon, a tragic poet, and features a series of praise speeches that reflect different viewpoints on love.