In this paper I will discuss Aristophanes" speech on love found in Plato's Symposium. ... I will also explain Aristophanes" definition of love, and whether or not love is an admirable or good thing. ... In order to explain how this story might shed some light on Aristophanes idea of love, and what he believes are the characteristics of love; we must first acknowledge the difference between physical sexual love, and a deeper spiritual love that emanates from the soul. ... Love, according to Aristophanes, is also the key to our success as a human race "there's just one way for the huma...

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