Das Problem des platonischen Symposion.

Das Problem des platonischen Symposion by A. v. Kleemann delivers a rigorous, eloquent re-examination of Plato’s Symposium that challenges readers to rethink one of antiquity’s most celebrated dialogues. Combining philological care with philosophical insight, Kleemann probes apparent tensions between the Symposium and other Platonic works—most notably the Gorgias—while affirming the dialogue’s authenticity and unique aesthetic power. He traces how Plato treats poets, ambition (philotimia), and the notion of spiritual “begetting,” placing the Symposium at the peak of Platonic artistry where literary grace and philosophical depth meet. Written in the early 20th-century German scholarly tradition, the study blends close textual analysis, historical context, and literary criticism; Kleemann attends to manuscript variants, transliterations, and subtle editorial matters that matter to serious readers of ancient Greek. Themes of love, rhetoric, and the poet’s role are explored without reducing the work to simple polemic, offering a textured reading that illuminates Plato’s wider corpus. Ideal for students of philosophy, classicists, and anyone fascinated by Platonic thought, this audiobook is a clear, authoritative companion for listeners who want a deeper, historically informed understanding of the Symposium’s problems and enduring riches.