The Perspective of Plato Concerning the Position of Love in Philosophy Analysis of The Symposiu

Plato was the first philosopher who discussed love philosophically. The discussion can be found in his work entitled Symposium. Through text analysis of Symposium, perspective about and position philosophical discourse concluded. For Plato, ultimate does not have a relation to body anymore. believed that is hierarchical, it ascends from lower level higher as illustrates Scala Amoris. mental state which aims gain absolute beauty highest love. However, romantic relationships, only but also physical contact because relates sexual things such intimacy. And according still has attachment lowest Thus, Plato's cannot said positive strongly body. left behind, focuses on aspiration.