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One of the background themes of Plato's Alcibiades is love. What does the text imply about the nature of love? Using close readings of textual passages, defend an interpretation of Plato's implied position about love and show how that interpretation survives a strong objection. 300-400 words
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Running Head: Platonic Love
Platonic Love
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The Platonic love can be described in its modern popular sense as an affectionate relationship
where the sexual element does not exist especially in situations where one might easily assume
otherwise. Platonic love functions to underscore a supportive role whereby an individual may see
as his or her duty to provide advice, comfort as well as encouragement to a friend. The Platonic
love was devised by Plato concerning the rising levels of c...
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