Jump to content

On Plato’s Symposium

There are currently no reviews.
Genres: Historical
Sub-genres: Non-Contemporary

Reginald and his friend Orson explain why they do not agree with Plato’s essay and why they think that Plato’s concept of love is the reason for deep-rooted prejudices in contemporary Europe.

Disclaimer: This story is a work of fiction. The Symposium is a philosophical dialogue written by Plato sometime after 385 BC. There are different interpretations. I present a summary and an interpretation on my behalf, fitting to my story. If interested to read Plato’s Symposium, please go to http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/pwh/symposium.html.

Written in 2009. Revised version written in 2011.

This story is copyright © 2011 by Dolores Esteban. The haracters, concept, and plot are original, and are the property of the author. Distribution is prohibited without the author’s written consent.

Story Recommendations

  • Action Packed 0
  • Addictive/Pacing 0
  • Characters 0
  • Chills 0
  • Cliffhanger 0
  • Compelling 0
  • Feel-Good 0
  • Humor 0
  • Smoldering 0
  • Tearjerker 0
  • Unique 0
  • World Building 0

Select Chapter
Table of Contents

Recommended Comments

User Feedback

View Guidelines

Create an account or sign in to leave a review

You need to be a member in order to leave a review

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

There are no reviews to display.

  • Newsletter

    You probably have a crazy and hectic schedule and find it hard to keep up with everything going on.  We get it, because we feel it too.  Signing up here is a great way to keep in touch and find something relaxing to read when you get a few moments to spare.

    Sign Up
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Our Privacy Policy can be found here: Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue..