The symposium and the Phaedrus : Plato's erotic dialogues / Plato ; translated with introduction and commentaries by William S. Cobb.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Plato, author.

Contributor:

Cobb, William S., translator, writer of introduction.

Series:

SUNY series in ancient Greek philosophy.

SUNY Series in Ancient Greek Philosophy

Standardized Title:

Symposium. English

Language:

English

Greek, Ancient (to 1453)

Subjects (All):

Love--Early works to 1800.

Love.

Rhetoric.

Rhetoric--Early works to 1800.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (vii, 214 p. )

Place of Publication:

Albany : State University of New York Press, [1993]

Summary:

The Symposium and the Phaedrus are combined here because of their shared theme: a reflection on the nature of erotic love, the love that begins with sexual desire but can transcend that origin and reach even the heights of religious ecstasy. This reflection is carried out explicitly in the speeches and conversations in the dialogues, and implicitly in the dramatic depiction of actions and characters. Thus, the two dialogues deal with a theme of enduring interest and are interesting for both their literary and their philosophical character. In addition to the introduction, the book contains substantial commentaries and thorough endnotes. Key Greek terms are discussed for readers who are unfamiliar with the language. A special feature is a discussion on the importance of the dramatic and literary aspects of the dialogues for interpreting their philosophical content. -- Back cover.

Contents:

1. General introduction

2. The symposium

3. Commentary on the symposium

4. The Phaedrus

5. Commentary on the Phaedrus

appendix. References to love (Erōs) in other dialogues.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-210) and index.

Description based on print version record.

Contains:

Phaedrus.

ISBN:

1-4384-1623-7

0-585-05526-2