Socrates and Diotima
Andrea Nye
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Socrates and Diotima
by Andrea Nye
Published
Aug 06, 2015
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Pages
243
ISBN-13
9781137516015
ISBN-10
1137516011
Description
Since the beginnings of monotheism, religion has seemed to be at war with sexuality and with women. From the crusades of Hebrew prophets against the fertility deities of Canaan, to contemporary Catholic campaigns against contraception and homosexuality, to the suppression of women in Islam, Western religions have demonized both Eros and femininity. In Socrates and Diotima, Andrea Nye draws on the teaching of Socrates's priestly mentor in "matters of love" in the Symposium to recover the sacred Eros that constitutes in many pre-monotheist religious traditions a transcendent spark of immortality at the heart of mortal life. Stripping away centuries of Neo-Platonist and Christian commentary, she shows how that spiritual knowledge was lost and how it might be regained to re-vitalize ethical commitment, provide access to divinity, and offer non-credulous consolation in the face of death.
Subjects
Ἀπολογία Σωκράτους
Συμπόσιον
The master key system in twenty-four parts with questionnaire and glossary
Εὐθύφρων / Κρίτων / Φαίδων / Ἀπολογία Σωκράτους
Memorabilia
Φαῖδρος
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Socrates and Diotima?
This edition of Socrates and Diotima has approximately 243 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Socrates and Diotima?
For most readers, Socrates and Diotima typically takes between 5h 4m and 3h 23m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 60,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 3m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 60,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Socrates and Diotima?
The estimated word count for Socrates and Diotima is approximately 60,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Socrates and Diotima?
Socrates and Diotima was written by Andrea Nye.
When was Socrates and Diotima published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Aug 06, 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.