Symposium - Plato - Folio Society - Philosophy - 1991 1st edition

Description: Symposium by Plato, translated by Tom Griffith, introduction by Anthony Quinton, ten leaves of colour plates by Tom Phillips. Full dark brown cloth with a design in pale brown by Phillips, pale yellow endleaves. Pale brown slipcase. 28 x 17.4 cm. 72 pp. The Symposium is a philosophical text by Plato dated c. 385–370 BC. It concerns itself at one level with the genesis, purpose and nature of love, and (in latter-day interpretations) is the origin of the concept of Platonic love. Love is examined in a sequence of speeches by men attending a symposium, or drinking party. Each man must deliver an encomium, a speech in praise of Love . Plato's meditation on passionate love, or the Greek eros, is both pivotal to our understanding of his wider philosophy and one of Ancient Greece's greatest and most beautiful literary triumphs. Translated by Tom Griffiths. Please look closely at the photos as they are part of the description. Will wrap and pack very carefully. Will post worldwide. Any questions please ask. In the unlikely event you do encounter a problem, please do message me first to resolve it, and I will do my best to help.All the books are stored in our smoke-free, climate-controlled shop in Surbiton, London.

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