Plato’s Symposium is a timeless philosophical dialogue that explores the nature of love, beauty, and wisdom through a series of speeches given at a lively banquet in ancient Athens. Set in the home of the tragedian Agathon, the gathering includes some of the most notable figures of the time, such as Socrates, Aristophanes, Alcibiades, and others, each offering a unique perspective on Eros love–ranging from the physical and romantic to the intellectual and divine. Structured as a sequence of interconnected speeches, Symposium presents a diverse and evolving vision of love: Phaedrus describes love as the greatest motivator of honor and virtue. Pausanias differentiates between common (physical) love and heavenly (intellectual) love. Eryximachus, the physician, views love as a cosmic force that brings harmony. Aristophanes, in one of the most famous passages, tells a myth about humans originally being joined as one but split apart by the gods, making love the search for our “other half.” Agathon celebrates love’s beauty and youthful energy. Socrates, drawing on the wisdom of Diotima, introduces the ladder of love, describing love as a path from physical attraction.to the contemplation of pure and eternal beauty. Alcibiades, arriving drunk and emotional, shifts the discussion with a passionate speech about Socrates himself, revealing love’s complexities through personal experience. A masterpiece of philosophical inquiry, Symposium remains one of Plato’s most accessible, poetic and thought-provoking works, blending myth, drama, and deep reflection on the power and purpose of love. Its influence can be seen in literature, psychology, and the philosophy of relationships, making it essential reading for anyone interested in the profound connections between love, beauty, and the pursuit of wisdom.