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Why is Diotima a woman?

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Philosophy

 

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Melva L

 

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May 9, 2012

 

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University

 

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There is archaeological evidence, plus the fact that no historians for hundreds of years ever challenged her existence, suggests Diotima was an historical person. Her authenticity was not disputed until the 15th century. We should also discuss about how women were generally treated in the days of the Symposium...
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We read in the beginning of the Symposium that Eryximachus wants to get rid of the women so that the men may "stick to conversation". (Symposium 176.e3-177.a2) This invokes the idea that women are unable to have a meaningful conversation. This could be justified because ancient Greeks thought our (women) emotions get in the way...
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