The Symposium - Plato

The Symposium by Plato

The Symposium is one of Plato’s most captivating works—a lively drinking-party conversation where Athenian thinkers explore the nature of love, desire, and human instinct. Through witty dialogue and layered ideas, Plato examines everything from physical attraction to spiritual love. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery.

What You’ll Learn

• How ancient thinkers understood love, desire, and human relationships

• The link between beauty, attraction, and philosophical insight

• Different perspectives on gender roles and sexuality in society

• Socrates’ transformative idea of rising from physical desire to spiritual love

• Why love can be a cosmic force for growth, creativity, and moral development

Who Should Read the book

Readers interested in philosophy, classics, gender studies, or timeless reflections on love. Great for students, deep thinkers, or anyone curious about how ancient ideas still shape modern conversations.

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