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Plato, Allan Bloom wrote, is the most erotic of philosophers, and his Symposium is one of the greatest works on the nature of love ever written. This new edition brings together the English translation of the renowned Plato scholar and translator, Seth Benardete, with two illuminating commentaries on it: Benardetes On Platos Symposium and Allan Blooms provocative essay, The Ladder of Love. In the Symposium, Plato recounts a drinking party following an evening meal, where the guests include the poet Aristophanes, the drunken Alcibiades, and, of course, the wise Socrates. The revelers give their views on the timeless topics of love and desire, all the while addressing many of the major themes of Platonic philosophy: the relationship of philosophy and poetry, the good, and the beautiful.
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Seth Benardete and Allan Bloom did a tremendous job with this work! The translation feels very true to the original text, and the commentary is insightful. I bought it for my book club, and we’ve had some excellent discussions because of it.
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Julia Chen
Excellent Commentary and Translation
Seth Benardete and Allan Bloom did a tremendous job with this work! The translation feels very true to the original text, and the commentary is insightful. I bought it for my book club, and we’ve had some excellent discussions because of it.
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Aisha Patel
Thought-Provoking but Dense
I appreciate the translation and the commentaries, but I found some parts a bit too dense. It’s a great resource, but be prepared to really think through the arguments. Perfect for serious philosophy buffs!
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Aisha Patel
Thought-Provoking but Dense
I appreciate the translation and the commentaries, but I found some parts a bit too dense. It’s a great resource, but be prepared to really think through the arguments. Perfect for serious philosophy buffs!
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Carlos Mendoza
Deep Insights from Ancient Texts
This translation of Plato's Symposium by Seth Benardete is fantastic! The commentaries by Allan Bloom really help flesh out the ideas, making it easier to engage with the original text. I'm using it for my philosophy class, and it's been a great resource!
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