On the Nature of Love: Ficino on Plato's Symposium (Commentaries by Ficino on Plato's Writin),Used

On the Nature of Love: Ficino on Plato's Symposium (Commentaries by Ficino on Plato's Writin),Used

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On the Nature of Love is a translation of Marsilio Ficinos commentary to Platos Symposium. This edition makes Ficinos Tuscan version available to English readers for the first time. On November 7, 1468, nine men gathered at Careggi, outside Florence, to honour Platos birthday. After the meal, the Symposium was read, and the guests now reduced to seven spoke on the nature of love. Ficino, who was also present, recorded what was said, and his report constitutes the text of his commentary. His work was eagerly taken up by court circles throughout Europe and became part of their standard fare for the next two centuries. In more recent times, Ficinos commentary has exercised the minds of theologians, philosophers, and psychologists.

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  • Q: What is 'On the Nature of Love' about? A: 'On the Nature of Love' is a translation of Marsilio Ficino’s commentary on Plato’s Symposium, providing insight into the discussions on love by key figures from the Renaissance.
  • Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'On the Nature of Love' is Arthur Farndell, who translated Ficino’s commentary into English for the first time.
  • Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition was published on April 1, 2016.
  • Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'On the Nature of Love' contains a total of 200 pages.
  • Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
  • Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic study, particularly for those interested in philosophy, theology, and psychology.
  • Q: What language was the original commentary written in? A: The original commentary was written in Tuscan by Marsilio Ficino.
  • Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes related to the nature of love, including philosophical discussions and the historical context of love during the Renaissance.
  • Q: Is there a glossary or index included in the book? A: The provided product details do not specify whether a glossary or index is included.
  • Q: Can this book be recommended for casual readers? A: While the book is academically oriented, casual readers interested in philosophy and love may also find it engaging.

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