The Symposium by Plato

The Symposium

Plato with Christopher Gill (Translator)

144 pages first pub -380 (editions)

nonfiction classics philosophy informative reflective medium-paced

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A fascinating discussion on sex, gender, and human instincts, as relevant today as everIn 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 subtl...

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reflective 87%
informative 55%
challenging 35%
funny 29%
inspiring 23%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 7%
emotional 5%
hopeful 4%
adventurous 1%

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fast 21%

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