Tag Archives: Eros

SOcrates more like hypocrates

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Kyle

Eros is defined by Socrates as the desire for what one does not have, and what one wishes to hold on to forever.  It would appear that through this definition of Eros, Socrates places a greater level of importance upon … Continue reading →

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Becoming Immortalized

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Nikita

During Socrates’ speech about the meaning of Eros in Plato’s Symposium, he constantly brings up the idea of humans wishing to leave their mark on the world and therefore, to be immortalized. He discusses and contrasts two different ways humans … Continue reading →

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Ahead Of Their Time

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Kayla

Plato’s Symposium offers a look at the ancient Greeks’ views on sexuality in an almost contemporary manner. One can say that the Greeks were ahead of their time, at least when it came to philosophical ideas regarding sexuality. The first … Continue reading →

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Common Eros vs Heavenly Eros

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Sam

Throughout Agathon’s discourse, he mentioned Pausanias’ speech describing the god Eros. During Pausanias’ speech, he discussed about the two different Eros that exist: Common Eros and Heavenly Eros. Pausanias is able to distinguish both by the exotic thoughts and actions … Continue reading →

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