Episode 142: Plato’s “Phaedrus” on Love and Speechmaking
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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The Best Kind of Love
The unruly horse of the beloved says nothing but teeming with passion and confused emotions. He embraces and kisses his lover, caressing him as his best friend. So there's some physical intimacy here, even though it's friendly. And when they lie together, he would not refuse his lover any favor if he asked it.
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