Plato - Lysis (On Love & Friendship)

Lysis is a Socratic dialogue that explores the nature of friendship (philia), focusing on what it means to be a true friend. Set around a conversation between Socrates and two young boys, Lysis and Menexenus, the dialogue examines different hypotheses about friendship—whether it is based on similarity, usefulness, or desire—and ultimately suggests that friendship is closely tied to mutual need and desire, though its exact nature remains elusive. The dialogue also connects friendship with eros (erotic love), highlighting the complex interplay between affection, desire, and personal growth in relationships.

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Chapters:
0:00 - intro
3:13 - Socrates meets Hippothales and Ctesippus
8:36 - Socrates speaks with Lysis
12:46 - love & friendship

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