![]() The extraordinary elevation of the concept of love raises a question of whether some of the most extreme extents of meaning might be intended as humor or farce. ![]() It is seen as transcending its earthly origins and attaining spiritual heights. In the Symposium, Eros is recognized both as erotic lover and as a phenomenon capable of inspiring courage, valor, great deeds and works, and vanquishing man's natural fear of death. The speeches are to be given in praise of Eros, the god of love and desire. The men include the philosopher Socrates, the general and political figure Alcibiades, and the comic playwright Aristophanes. It depicts a friendly contest of extemporaneous speeches given by a group of notable men attending a banquet. The Symposium ( Ancient Greek: Συμπόσιον, Sympósion ) is a philosophical text by Plato, dated c. Plato from Raphael's The School of Athens (1509–1511) ![]()
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