Plato's Symposium: Issues in Interpretation and Reception (Hellenic Studies)

by JHLesher (Author)

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  Paperback
  2007

  $34.91

  Ficino's commentary on Plato's Symposium introduced 'a Platonic love' into common speech. The dialogue's view of love as 'desire for eternal possession of the good' is of enormous philosophical. Nevertheless, questions remain concerning the meaning of specific features and the character of its influence. This volume addresses such questions.