Episode 142: Plato’s “Phaedrus” on Love and Speechmaking
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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The Importance of Love
"Love is irrational," Socrates says. "You do things that later you regret so that it's like you're only doing this for me because you love me." The question is whether or not a non-lover should give their favors to the lover, he asks. If I were glad to see you, it wouldn't be good for you.
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