PHL 606 Final: PHL 606 Lecture Notes.docx
22 May 2014
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Phl 606 - philosophy of love and sex. Set in 416 b. c. e when agathon won the prize for best tragedy. A symposium is a ranking arty where you eat and greet others. It is highly structured where everyone is entertaining his or her intellectual. First thing decided is how much water they put in their wine (greeks never drink their wine straight). They then decided what they should do to entertain themselves. They decide to each say a speech about love. Importance of theatre to the greeks: considered a religious festival, which is why women were allowed to go. Ancient greece philosophers: in order according to teachers. Women were not included as well as poor. Phaedrus: says love is the great friend of mankind. Love inspires the best in people in order to impress. Love is ennobling; you want to be impressive and virtuous. He argues that both men and women will distinguish/sacrifice their lives for the person they love.
