

A Philosophical Theology of the Body? Eros in Plato and John Paul II | Professor Joshua Hochschild
Jan 11, 2024
Joshua Hochschild, Professor of Philosophy and Director of Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Mount St. Mary’s University, discusses the compatibility of Eros and Agape in love, drawing comparisons between Plato's Symposium and John Paul II's theology of the body. He explores different types of love in Greek philosophy, summarizes the speeches on love in Plato's Symposium, and contemplates the nature of beauty. Hochschild also explores the various perspectives on love in Plato's Symposium and delves into John Paul II's theology of the body in response to the sexual revolution.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Compatibility of Eros and Agape in Love
03:01 • 17min
Types of Love in Greek Philosophy: Philia and Eros
19:32 • 6min
Plato's Symposium: Speeches on Love
25:49 • 11min
Contemplating the Nature of Beauty
37:07 • 3min
Exploring Love and Desire in Plato's Symposium
39:41 • 6min
A Philosophical Theology of the Body: Exploring Cultural Situations and Divine Inspiration
45:46 • 5min