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title: "The Symposium"
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# 4.6/5 rating from 826 readers Classic philosophical masterpiece Top 1,000 in Classic Fiction The Symposium

**Price:** ฿612
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## Summary

> 💡 Unlock the ancient secrets of love that still spark modern minds!

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- **What is this?** The Symposium
- **How much does it cost?** ฿612 with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Join a Global Community:** Over 800 readers rate it 4.6 stars—don’t miss out on the conversation shaping cultural and romantic ideals.
- • **Timeless Intellectual Feast:** Dive into Plato’s groundbreaking exploration of love and desire that shaped Western thought.
- • **Diverse Perspectives on Eros:** Experience a dynamic dialogue among Athenian thinkers challenging societal norms and gender roles.
- • **Philosophy Meets Storytelling:** Engage with a lively, entertaining narrative that makes complex ideas accessible and compelling.
- • **Critically Acclaimed Translation:** Christopher Gill’s introduction and translation bring clarity and modern relevance to this ancient text.

## Overview

The Symposium by Plato, translated by Christopher Gill, is a celebrated classic that presents a lively philosophical dialogue on love, desire, and societal roles. Ranked in the top 1,000 classic fiction books and boasting a 4.6-star rating from over 800 readers, it remains a must-read for anyone seeking profound insights into human nature and relationships.

## Description

'Perhaps the most entertaining work of philosophy ever written ... the first really systematic and serious attempt to say what love is' John Armstrong, Guardian In the course of a lively drinking party, a group of Athenian intellectuals exchange views on eros, or desire. From their conversation emerges a series of subtle reflections on gender roles, sex in society and the sublimation of basic human instincts. The discussion culminates in a radical challenge to conventional views by Plato's mentor, Socrates, who advocates transcendence through spiritual love. The Symposium is a deft interweaving of different viewpoints and ideas about the nature of love - as a response to beauty, a cosmic force or a path to goodness. Translated with an Introduction by Christopher Gill

Review: Must read - Must read
Review: One of the Greatest Book of All Times - I got new book without any damage. Also the book is a very good read.

## Features

- Penguin Classics

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #16,458 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #765 in Classic Fiction (Books) #888 in Reference (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 826 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must read
*by N***J on 15 December 2025*

Must read

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the Greatest Book of All Times
*by P***R on 30 May 2020*

I got new book without any damage. Also the book is a very good read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small read
*by J***R on 29 March 2019*

Good

## Frequently Bought Together

- The Symposium (Penguin Classics)
- The Republic (Penguin Classics)

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