11 September 2001

1.What is the highest form of love, according to Diotima, in this passage from her dialogue with Socrates in Plato’s Symposium and how is it distinguished from desire?

1.What is the highest form of love, according to Diotima, in this passage from her dialogue with Socrates in Plato’s Symposium and how is it distinguished from desire?

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To direct one's mind to love of wisdom, or philosophy.

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