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出版社:PENGUIN
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ISBN:0140449272
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作者:PLATO
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頁數:90
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出版日期:1999-01-01
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印刷日期:1999-01-01
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包裝:平裝
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開本:32開
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版次:1
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印次:1
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In the course of a lively drinking party, a group of Athenian intellectuals exchange views on eros, or desire. From their conversationemerges a series of subtle reflections on gender roles, sex in societyand 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.
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In the course of a lively drinking party, a group of Athenian
intellectuals exchange views on eros, or desire. From their
conversationemerges a series of subtle reflections on gender
roles, sex in societyand 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. TheSymposium is a deft interweaving of
different viewpoints and ideasabout the nature of love - as a
response to beauty, a cosmic force, amotive for social action and
as a means of ethical education.Christopher Gill's translation
retains all the drama and humour of theGreek, bringing the
historical figures to life. His introduction discusses aspects of
classical Athenian life shown in The Symposium and provides
thoughtful examinations of the individual speeches.
Translated in bright modern English by Christopher Gill' PETER
STOTHARD,THE TIMES
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PREFACE INTRODUCTION THE SYMPOSIUM NOTES SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY
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