The Ladder of Love Flashcards
1
Q
What are its sources?
A
The Symposium by Plato
2
Q
What are some of the main ideas?
A
- Beauty in humans is the expression of universal and godly beauty
- Love and beauty is only for the young
- Beauty surrounds good
3
Q
Level 1 of The Ladder of Love
A
Beastly Love
4
Q
Level 2 of The Ladder of Love and how it is obtained ?
A
Sensual Love
5
Q
Level 3 of The Ladder of Love and how it is obtained ?
A
Unision of souls / Spiritual Love (Through a kiss, through the senses)
6
Q
Level 5 of The Ladder of Love and how it is obtained ?
A
Universal idea of Beauty (through thought)
7
Q
Level 6 of The Ladder of Love and how it is obtained ?
A
Universal knowledge ( through watching the lady sleep)
8
Q
Level 7 of The Ladder of Love and how it is obtained ?
A
Divine Love (through faith)
