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Eros
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Platonic Eros
Plato, particularly in the Symposium, redefined Eros, shifting its focus from mere physical attraction to the philosophical ascent toward the apprehension of the Form of the Beautiful. This concept, known as Platonic Love, describes a ladder of desire:
Desire for a beautiful body.