Plato's Eros: On the Righteous Story About the Good Life

by Augustinus Miri

Insights from Writing My Book on Plato's Eros

Discover what Plato's philosophy has taught me about beauty, the good, and the pursuit of truth by writing about Symposium and its concept of Eros.

A key insight is that Eros helps us transcend the physical world. It pushes us to appreciate and strive for the good that isn't tied to material things, but to eternal truths. Eros, in Plato's Symposium, is not about romantic love. It a powerful force that drives us toward beauty and truth. This book made me see Eros as an aspiration for what is truly good and beautiful in life. Through Eros, Plato showed me that beauty is not an end but a pathway, a means to ascend to higher truths and the essence of the good. Each chapter written reaffirms the transformative power of beauty in our lives.

Eros also embodies the human longing for immortality, not through physical perpetuation but through lasting contributions to truth and beauty. This longing informs our actions and aspirations. Ultimately, Eros is about the love of wisdom. Writing this book has deepened my appreciation for philosophy as a loving pursuit of knowledge, where our search for truth is an act of loving the world and its mysteries.

Eros is not only about longing for beauty or truth but also about creating it. Writing this book has made me see how Eros fuels creativity and inspires us to bring new ideas and beautiful creations into the world. Delving into Plato's Eros challenged me to present complex ideas in a way that resonates today. It's changed the way I view beauty, the good, and the truth, and encourages a continual ascent toward what is a good and enriching in life. It's a reminder that philosophy is not just academic but a valuable, living guide to life.

Plato's Eros is a guide in the realm of knowledge. It compels us to beauty and to the pursuit of wisdom, pushing us to question, to reflect, and ultimately to know more deeply. It has reshaped my approach to both learning and living. Reflecting on Eros has led me to think about how this ancient concept can still guide us today. In our search for truth and beauty, Eros remains a fundamental force for understanding and navigating our world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CWGQN5B3
• ISBN13: 9798879849233
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"