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agraphofonesown's review against another edition
I still don't know what love means, but at least he tried
larissa19's review against another edition
4.0
For great con, first semester. I loved reading Aristophanes's speech since I had heard if it before! Amazing to think such a story has endured all these years!
mlrio's review against another edition
5.0
This is the gayest thing I've ever read in my life and it's absolutely marvelous. A tragic poet throws a party and the attendant guests take turns waxing poetic about Love until Socrates ruins the mood with too much philosophy. Fortunately Alcibiades arrives just in time, already wasted and wearing a flower crown, to demand that everyone get on his level while he regales them with a long story about getting friendzoned by Socrates.
kristintolentino's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
“Love” is just the name we give to Tempe desire for and pursuit of wholeness.” (193a)
Accounts of love and Socrates’ messy situationship. LOVEEEE.
Accounts of love and Socrates’ messy situationship. LOVEEEE.
mads_27's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
tense
5.0
Can’t say a single bad thing about a classic. Plato’s wise words on tragedy, love, and wisdom captured the essence of life in love perfectly. The debate among gods about what exactly love means/is was very telling of character. Plato presents love as wisdom and says that falling in love with one’s intellect/ character is real love and falling for the body is not, as the body is ever changing and the mind will remain. It is also said that this love (whatever that may look like for you) is not meant for just men and women but also for men and men. I think this could be a very important read for many. Very beautiful.