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The Symposium And The Phaedrus Plato'S Erotic Dialogues: Plato'S Erotic Dialogues (S U N Y Series In Ancient Greek Philosophy)
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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.The Introductions Deal With The Nature Of The Dialogues Themselves As Philosophical Texts And With Plato'S Philosophical Assumptions And Key Concepts, As Well As With The Necessary Background Of Athenian Society. The Endnotes Clarify Any Ambiguities And Obscurities In The Original Text, Identifying All References To People, Places, Gods, Et Cetera.The Commentaries Are Designed To Open Up The Dialogues For The Reader, Showing The Issues That Have Been Debated By Commentators And Considering Some Of The Responses To Them. They Are Designed To Stimulate Further Reflection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in 'The Symposium and the Phaedrus'? A: The main themes include the nature of erotic love, the transition from sexual desire to spiritual love, and the philosophical implications of love as explored through speeches and dramatic actions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by William S. Cobb.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: This is a used paperback book in good condition, focusing on ancient Greek philosophy.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 224 pages.
- Q: Is the book suitable for readers unfamiliar with Greek literature? A: Yes, the book includes discussions of key Greek terms to assist readers who may not be familiar with the language.
- Q: What additional features does this book offer? A: It includes substantial commentaries, thorough endnotes, and discussions on the dramatic and literary aspects of the dialogues.
- Q: When was 'The Symposium and the Phaedrus' published? A: The book was published on July 1, 1993.
- Q: Does the book provide any historical context? A: Yes, it discusses the necessary background of Athenian society to help readers understand the philosophical content.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: Are there any ambiguities addressed in the text? A: Yes, the endnotes clarify ambiguities and obscurities in the original text, identifying references to people, places, and gods.