In this work, Eryximachus makes a proposal that is supported by Socrates, leading to a speech by Phaedrus. Eryxi- machus, a physician, later compares his work to a statement by Pausanias that indulgin
In this work, Eryximachus makes a proposal that is supported by Socrates, leading to a speech by Phaedrus. Eryxi- machus, a physician, later compares his work to a statement by Pausanias that indulging good men is honorable while indulging bad men is dishonorable, and he also explains how to cure hiccups. After the host Agathon speaks about courage, justice, temperance, and wisdom, Socrates repeats a tale he heard from Diotima. In this dialogue, Socrates concludes that love is a philosopher. Name this work by Plato about love whose title is now used to refer to some aca- demic conferences.
In this work, Eryximachus makes a proposal that is supported by Socrates, leading to a speech by Phaedrus.
Symposium