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The Accounts Of Eros In The "Symposium"
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The word love carries with it many, many different interpretations. In modern
day, our views on what is appropriate love is much different from the views from
the time of Socrates and Plato. To them love was eros, a direct translation of
the word love.
However, the word itself wasn't the only thi ....
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....l show why these accounts are superior, and why
Socrates' makes the most sense.
After Agathon's speech, it was Socrates' turn to present his account of eros.
But before he does, he tells Agathon that his speech was marvelous and that at
one time, Socrates also believed in what Agathon believed. That was until a
women named Diotima taught him the real truth in eros. It is however, believed,
that Socrates made up the character of Diotima, the reason, though, is unknown.
In spite of this, Socrate.... |
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