Download or read book Symposion or The Banquet written by Xenophon and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic Socratic dialogue, "The Symposium," is about a dinner party with Socrates talking to a group of people, leading to a discussion that touches on several topics. Through this work, Xenophon teaches readers about Socrates' philosophy. The main themes include beauty and passion, wisdom, integrity, and laughter, which are prompted by Philippos, the jester, and the witty discourse of the dinner guests.