Symposia
Louis A. Ruprecht
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Symposia
Published
1999
Publisher
State University of New York Press
Pages
183
ISBN-10
0791442632
Description
"Socrates was wise, because he knew that he did not know anything; this has long been the prevailing wisdom of the Socratic-Platonic tradition. In Plato's Middle Period - spanning dialogues such as Phaedo, Symposium, Republic, and Phaedrus - Socrates consistently claims to have knowledge in one area: the erotic. This book argues that the underlining of erotic matters - in what it refers to as Plato's Erotic Period - marks the most significant and dramatic moment in Plato's career. Plato's attention to the erotic in this period calls for a fundamental reassessment of many of the most important Platonic ideas: his complicated quarrel with poetry, his dubious doctrine of forms, his alleged hostility to the body and embodiment. In the Erotic Period, Plato's views are much richer, and infinitely more complex, than the many caricatures of his thought allow."--BOOK JACKET.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Symposia?
This edition of Symposia has approximately 183 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 Symposia?
For most readers, Symposia typically takes between 3h 49m and 2h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 45,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 3m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 45,750 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 Symposia?
The estimated word count for Symposia is approximately 45,750 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 Symposia?
Symposia was written by Louis A. Ruprecht.
When was Symposia published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.