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What is Xenophon's "Symposium" about?

  • Socratic dialogues

  • Military tactics

  • Political theory

  • Natural philosophy

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Xenophon's "Symposium" presents a series of Socratic dialogues that explore themes of love, friendship, and the good life. Through conversations between Socrates and his companions, the work examines the nature of love, the role of friendship in human happiness, and the pursuit of virtue and wisdom. The dialogues offer insights into Socratic philosophy and provide a glimpse into the social and intellectual life of ancient Greece.
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