Plato's Symposium

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Summary: Plato's Symposium, dramatized, CD
Review: .... May I also say that I am absolutely delighted at AGORA's dramatization of the dialogue, and that I shall not only instruct our Library to order a copy for the students, but also recommend it - and the Gorgias, which I am teaching this term! - to the students in my Plato class. I hope that AGORA will be able to adapt further Platonic dialogues to the audio format, and that Mr. Sigalis can be persuaded to continue as Socrates, too....

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Summary: Superb!
Review: This is the best way in which to experience this dialogue! I would recommend this to ANYONE who is interested in Plato (students of every level, and even if you're an expert in the area). I am an expert in Plato, I have every one of the Agora Plato Audio CDs, and want every one of Plato's dialogues to be done in this format by these performers! The great part of the Symposium Audio CD is that they use a woman for the part of Diotima, so it is always very clear whether Socrates (who is relating what Diotima supposedly said to him) or Diotima is speaking. The other performers are excellent as well - they truly bring the text to life. This is Plato as Plato intended!

Rating:
Summary: Superb!
Review: This is the best way in which to experience this dialogue! I would recommend this to ANYONE who is interested in Plato (students of every level, and even if you're an expert in the area). I am an expert in Plato, I have every one of the Agora Plato Audio CDs, and want every one of Plato's dialogues to be done in this format by these performers! The great part of the Symposium Audio CD is that they use a woman for the part of Diotima, so it is always very clear whether Socrates (who is relating what Diotima supposedly said to him) or Diotima is speaking. The other performers are excellent as well - they truly bring the text to life. This is Plato as Plato intended!