Symposium-Plato (Πλάτων)

from Anabasis · host Xenophon

"Symposium" by Plato is a foundational text in Western philosophy that explores the nature of love through a series of dialogues among notable figures of ancient Athens. Each speaker presents their perspective on love, ultimately leading to profound insights about desire, beauty, and the pursuit of truth. This timeless work remains relevant today as it delves into universal themes of human connection and the quest for understanding, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences and beliefs about love. The dialogues not only stimulate intellectual engagement but also encourage a deeper appreciation for the complexities of relationships, making it an enduring exploration of one of humanity's most fundamental emotions.

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Anabasis by Xenophon (ca. 430 BC - 354 BCE) LibriVox Xenophon the Athenian was born 431 B.C. He was a pupil of Socrates. He marched with the Spartans, and was exiled from Athens. Sparta gave him land and property in Scillus, where he lived for many years before having to move once more, to settle in Corinth. He died in 354 B.C. "Anabasis" is a Greek word which means "journey from the coast to the center of a country." This is Xenophon's account of his march to Persia with a troop of Greek mercenaries to aid Cyrus, who enlisted Greek help to try and take the throne from his brother Artaxerxes, and the ensuing return of the Greeks, in which Xenophon played a leading role. This occurred between 401 B.C. and March 399 B.C. - Summary from Gutenberg version of text Xenophon's Anabasis by Xenophon Loyal Books Xenophon the Athenian was born 431 B.C. He was a pupil of Socrates. He marched with the Spartans, and was exiled from Athens. Sparta gave him land and property in Scillus, where he lived for many years before having to move once more, to settle in Corinth. He died in 354 B.C. “Anabasis” is a Greek work which meane “journey from the coast to the center of a country.” This is Xenophon’s account of his march to Persia with a troop of Greek mercenaries to aid Cyrus, who enlisted Greek help to try and take the throne from his brother Artaxerxes, and the ensuing return of the Greeks, in which Xenophon played a leading role. This occurred between 401 B.C. and March 399 B.C. H. G. Dakyns lived from (1838 – 1911).

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