According to Diotima, Love is not a god at all, but is rather a spirit that mediates between people ...

According to Diotima, Love is not a god at all, but is rather a spirit that mediates between people and the objects of their desire. Love is neither wise nor beautiful, but is rather the desire for wisdom and beauty.

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Classical Greek philosopher

427 - 347BC

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