Kimon ValaskakisKimon Valaskakishttps://www.themetropolitain.ca/articles/author/146engSymposium on the Saint Lawrence: A tribute to Wednesday Nighthttps://www.themetropolitain.ca/articles/view/918https://www.themetropolitain.ca/articles/view/918In Plato’s original symposium which took place in the house of the tragedian Agathon, seven Greek philosophers compared thoughts and experiences on the subject of love (Eros, Agape but primarily love of wisdom which is the etymological meaning of philosophy itself).  This started a long historical tradition of erudite discussions over the dinner table (and was probably even the precursor of the modern day business lunch).Kimon ValaskakisMon, 27 Dec 2010 16:30:00 -0500