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# 4.6/5 from 814 reviews Classic philosophical masterpiece Top 1,130 in Classic Fiction The Symposium

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## Summary

> 📖 Unlock the ancient secrets of love and intellect — don’t miss the conversation that shaped philosophy!

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## Key Features

- • **Cultural & Gender Insights:** Engage with early reflections on gender roles and societal norms.
- • **Perfect for Thought Leaders:** Elevate your bookshelf with a must-read that sparks deep conversations.
- • **Timeless Intellectual Feast:** Dive into Plato’s groundbreaking exploration of love and desire.
- • **Critically Acclaimed Classic:** Join thousands who rate it 4.6 stars for its enduring impact.
- • **Philosophy Meets Storytelling:** Experience philosophy through a lively, dramatic Athenian dialogue.

## Overview

The Symposium, a Penguin Classics edition translated by Christopher Gill, is Plato’s seminal dialogue exploring eros, love, and desire through a dynamic discussion among Athenian thinkers. Ranked #1,130 in Classic Fiction with a 4.6-star rating from over 800 readers, it remains a must-read for anyone seeking profound insights into human nature and philosophy.

## Description

'Perhaps the most entertaining work of philosophy ever written ... the first really systematic and serious attempt to say what love is' John Armstrong, Guardian In the course of a lively drinking party, a group of Athenian intellectuals exchange views on eros, or desire. From their conversation emerges a series of subtle reflections on gender roles, sex in society and the sublimation of basic human instincts. The discussion culminates in a radical challenge to conventional views by Plato's mentor, Socrates, who advocates transcendence through spiritual love. The Symposium is a deft interweaving of different viewpoints and ideas about the nature of love - as a response to beauty, a cosmic force or a path to goodness. Translated with an Introduction by Christopher Gill

Review: Must read - Must read
Review: One of the Greatest Book of All Times - I got new book without any damage. Also the book is a very good read.

## Features

- Penguin Classics

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #29,950 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,130 in Classic Fiction (Books) #1,622 in Reference (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 814 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must read
*by N***J on 15 December 2025*

Must read

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the Greatest Book of All Times
*by P***R on 30 May 2020*

I got new book without any damage. Also the book is a very good read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small read
*by J***R on 29 March 2019*

Good

## Frequently Bought Together

- The Symposium (Penguin Classics)
- The Republic (Penguin Classics)

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