SHOP TALK WITH WRITERS
SHOP TALK WITH WRITERS
Podcast Description
Elena Lappin in conversation with leading authors about the stories behind their books.Email: [email protected]: @shoptalkwithwritersRead more about each featured writer on elenalappin.substack.com,Connect with us here or on our website https://shows.acast.com./shop-talk-with-writers Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores a variety of themes related to literature, such as the influence of personal experiences on writing, identity, and the complexities of human relationships. Episodes highlight specific works and authors, including André Aciman's exploration of memory and belonging in Room on the Sea and Caroline O'Donoghue's unique take on genre in her book Shipshock.
Elena Lappin in conversation with leading authors about the stories behind their books.
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @shoptalkwithwriters
Read more about each featured writer on elenalappin.substack.com,
Connect with us here or on our website https://shows.acast.com./shop-talk-with-writers
Thank you for listening!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Summary
In this episode of Shop Talk with Writers, host Elena Lapin engages with Armand Dungour, a professor of classics, to explore the themes of love as presented in Plato’s Symposium. D’Angour discusses the historical context of the text, the various perspectives on love presented by its speakers, and the philosophical implications of Socrates’ teachings. The conversation delves into the relevance of these ancient ideas in modern times, emphasizing the importance of understanding love’s complexities and the influence of historical figures like Socrates and Diotima. D’Angour also shares insights into his own work and passion for making classical texts accessible to contemporary audiences.
Takeaways
The Symposium presents multiple viewpoints on love through its characters.
Socrates’ teachings on love are influenced by his relationship with Diotima.
Love is portrayed as a harmonizing force in both personal and societal contexts.
The dialogue emphasizes the importance of true love over mere physical attraction.
Understanding love requires recognizing its complexities and nuances.
Plato’s work remains relevant in modern discussions about love and relationships.
The concept of platonic love is rooted in Socratic philosophy.
Armand D’Angour aims to make classical texts accessible to modern readers.
The historical context of the Symposium enriches its themes of love.
Music and literature are intertwined in the exploration of ancient ideas.
Keywords
Plato, Symposium, love, ancient texts, Socrates, Diotima, modern lovers, philosophy, classics, Armand D’Angour
Titles
Unraveling Love: Insights from Plato’s Symposium
Socrates and Diotima: The Philosophical Foundations of Love
Sound bites
“An ancient guide for modern lovers.”
“Love inspires creation.”
“What matters is who you love.”
Chapters
00:00 Exploring the Concept of Love in Ancient Texts
19:55 The Influence of Socrates and Diotima
39:05 Diverse Perspectives on Love: The Symposium’s Speakers
47:45 Socrates and the Nature of True Love
01:04:43 Bridging Ancient and Modern Understandings of Love
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