Plato, Symposium - Love As Mediator (Diotima & Socrates) - Sadler's Lectures

This lecture discusses key ideas from the ancient philosopher Plato's dialogue, the Symposium, one of the great works of literature from the ancient world, focused on the nature of love. This lecture focuses specifically on the speech made by Socrates (narrating an earlier discussion with the wise woman Diotima), in which he discusses Love's role as an intermediary between the gods and human beings. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 1500 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler Purchase Plato's Symposium - https://amzn.to/2QB3oG1