The Phaedrus and Socrates, Part 1

Socrates and phaedrus trade speeches on the subject of love. Phaedrus matches an erotic setting to its erotic themes. The lover achieves immortality by grasping unchanging, immortal truths about beauty. But this is not yet the highest rung on the ladder of love. Ultimately, the lover's interest in the education of souls will lead him to pursue beautiful laws.