How does Thucydides describe Alcibiades?

According to Thucydides, Alcibiades, being “exceedingly ambitious”, proposed the expedition in Sicily in order “to gain in wealth and reputation by means of his successes”.

How was Alcibiades killed?

404 BC, Phrygia
Alcibiades/Assassinated

How old is Alcibiades?

46 years (450 BC–404 BC)
Alcibiades/Age at death

Who assassinated Alcibiades?

Shortly thereafter, influential Spartans persuaded the Persian governor to have him assassinated. Alcibiades was only 46 years old when he died in BC 404.

What is Alcibiades known for?

Alcibiades, (born c. 450 bce, Athens [Greece]—died 404, Phrygia [now in Turkey]), brilliant but unscrupulous Athenian politician and military commander who provoked the sharp political antagonisms at Athens that were the main causes of Athens’ defeat by Sparta in the Peloponnesian War (431–404 bce).

What does Alcibiades say about love?

Alcibiades asserts that Socrates pretends to be erotically attracted to younger men and to be completely ignorant, but that these are all covers. In fact, he lives with great moderation, is very wise, and has no interest in bodily concerns.

Why did Alcibiades switch sides?

Switching sides. When Alcibiades received word that he was to return to Athens to stand trial, he returned home aboard his own ship, but disappeared at Thurii on the Tarentine Gulf. Alcibiades opted not to return to Athens, and instead headed to the Peloponnese.

Why was Alcibiades recalled to Athens?

Perhaps confident he would prove his innocence, Alcibiades called for an immediate trial, but the city procrastinated and he was sent to Sicily anyway. However, Alcibiades was soon officially recalled to Athens to face the court’s guilty verdict.

Why did Alcibiades wants to get the Symposiasts to drink?

Alcibiades wants everyone to drink because it was a norm in gathering. In their time, they would drink and would discuss things. The host would decide how drunk they would get. So, he elected himself as that person, so therefore he insisted the symposiasts to drink.

What does Agathon say about love?

Agathon suggests that Love is the happiest of the gods because he is most beautiful and best. He is beautiful because, contrary to Phaedrus’ claim, he is the youngest of the gods. He always avoids old age, and only associates with the young.

What is Socrates argument in Alcibiades?

Socrates claims that people should fight on just grounds, but he doubts that Alcibiades has any knowledge about justice. Prodded by Socrates’ questioning, Alcibiades admits that he has never learned the nature of justice from a master nor has discovered it by himself.

How does Phaedrus define Love?

Phaedrus asserts that both gods and humans regard Love as great and awesome, for many reasons. As Love is the oldest, Phaedrus suggests, he confers the greatest benefits. No young man could derive greater benefit than from a good lover, and no lover could derive greater benefit than from a young loved one.