Plato and the Other Companions of Sokrates, 3rd ed. Volume 3

** "Plato and the Other Companions of Sokrates" by George Grote is a study of Plato's works that looks at how love, beauty, and understanding were discussed by Sokrates and others. The book looks at the idea of Eros and how it gets people talking about philosophy, as well as the complicated relationships between people and their ideas in ancient Greece. It begins by looking at the "Phædrus" and "Symposion" dialogues, where different ideas about Eros are shared. Sokrates talks about Eros not as just a regular god, drawing on Diotima's wisdom, but as a difficult feeling that connects humans and gods, pushing people to look for beauty and wisdom. These discussions help us understand how love affects our relationships and our search for truth and becoming a better person, emphasizing the importance of spiritual and intellectual connections. **