Okay, all of his friend's were gay, especially that tool Socrates whom Plato was so 'sick' over during his sentancing of execution. Were Plato and Socrates gay together? More importantly, was Plato a pederas like all of his collegues? I've found information on all of his friend's, but nothing on Plato himself. Help me out guys.
2007-05-10 23:15:10 · 9 answers · asked by superman41082 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Why are you so obsessed with this question that you would take the time to research Plato's friends including Socrates? Kind of a weird fascination. Further, what difference would it make if he were? Would that invalidate all his theories and philosophy? Your time may be better spent if you read and studied some of what he professed as well as reading and studying Socrates. Both were brilliant men who contributed much to the world with their ideas.
Chow!!
2007-05-11 01:29:39 · answer #1 · answered by No one 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
most older higher class ancient Greeks had sexual relations with younger men of a lower class. Plato has written of this in most of his dialogues. chances are he engaged in these activities too, but not with Socrates. Socrates was his teacher and mentor and they were of similar class. However, Plato also despised physical and bodily life on earth, yearning for a time when his spirit would be free from earthy minutia and he could hang out with lofty ideas and his Forms all day long.
BTW you are a jacka** for asking this question in this way... you know this, right?
2007-05-11 12:48:05 · answer #2 · answered by FIGJAM 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Plato invented the concept of "Platonic love", which is, possibly, a description of the intellectual and spiritual ties between Plato and his disciples. and errr... Plato with Socrates..?
2007-05-11 06:49:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Who cares?
Know I'll find out Plato was homosexual and I
gotta sell his books or discount his ideas?
Why? Because I'm not what you asked. And
its my personal preference. There are people
who I've known or worked around who are
wacko. That doesn't bother me. This doesn't
really bother me, but I'd rather not hear about Plato,
or Jerry Lewis, or any writer or entertainer or
celebrity or philosopher who is supposed to
be homosexual or lesbian.
It's just the preoccupation of a lot of people.
A lot of Americans are like this. Maybe I'm
different because I'm from a state with a
historical identity crisis.
Who cares?
,.,.,
2007-05-11 06:24:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Figjam gives us insight into the morality of the day. 'quite commonplace and practiced by the wealthy) a glimpse into the past, The populace seemed to not find it disgusting or demeaning, Why is a line drawn when questions are raised of these two great men? Of course it does not invalidate their teachings. However we are given a brain, any and all questions can be asked. What makes it improper to ask? Those most offended and wish to banish these questions make more of it than the asker. The philosophical sexual mores of these two great thinkers are also part of history.Why does it upset you? The question can be asked and answered without casting the askers question into the trash pile, and the asker with it. Peace Out!
2014-07-18 03:59:36 · answer #5 · answered by Blondie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they did not wear dress thats why he was lucky and take quick moves. Whenever he and Socrates would got the time they must have done it whether the time is of 1minute or 10hour.......they were lucky guys and enjoyed the homosexuality........
2007-05-11 14:02:19 · answer #6 · answered by Raul(Mr.A) 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
u r a numpty ! why are you so obsessed with the possible sexual orientation of someone dead for hundreds of years ?
anyway in ancient rome our notions of gay / straight would have seemed obsurd and slightly repressed it was actually a status symbol of your wealth for a rich gentleman to have a young male companion - and who cares !
2007-05-11 06:30:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Who Cares??
2007-05-11 06:27:49 · answer #8 · answered by Armo-Fairy 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
He did wear a dress. Not that there is anything wrong with that!!
2007-05-11 11:54:48 · answer #9 · answered by Martin M 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋