
A wandering philosopher named Apollodoros finds himself drawn into a lively exchange with his old friend Glaukon, who presses him for the story of the famous banquet hosted by the poet Agathon. The two stroll through the streets of ancient Athens, recalling how Socrates, Alkibiades, and a circle of eager listeners once gathered to dissect the nature of love. Their conversation crackles with sarcasm, self‑deprecation, and the earnest yearning to understand what the great thinkers truly said.
The narrative re‑creates that unforgettable evening, blending sharp humor with sincere philosophical probing. Listeners will feel the buzz of the crowded symposium, the occasional bite of wit, and the deep undercurrents of curiosity that still pulse through the dialogue. It’s a captivating invitation to step back in time and hear the timeless debate that still haunts every lover of ideas.
Language
de
Duration
~2 hours (127K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jana Srna, Andrew Sly, Alexander Bauer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Mar 23, 2008
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

-428–-348
One of the central figures of ancient philosophy, he wrote vivid dialogues that explore justice, knowledge, love, and the best way to live. As Socrates’ student and Aristotle’s teacher, he helped shape the course of Western thought for centuries.
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