The Symposium - by Plato

The Symposium is a philosophical dialogue that explores the nature of love and beauty through a series of speeches at a dinner party. This work presents different perspectives on love, from the physical to the spiritual, culminating in Socrates's famous account of the ladder of love. The dialogue examines the relationship between love, beauty, and the pursuit of wisdom. This text remains one of Plato's most accessible and influential works, continuing to inspire discussions about love and philosophy.