Problem
Socrates argues that we should attempt to ascend Diotima's "ladder of love." The central task of this to critically evaluate this argument. To carry out this task, do each of the following:
i. Explain Socrates' account of love, including his argument that love is not beautiful.
ii. Carefully describe the ladder of love (i.e., the ascent to the Beautiful)
iii. Why does Socrates' think that we should attempt to make this ascent? (Here you should followNussbaum's interpretation.
iv. What do you think is the most serious objection to the argument that we should make the ascent? If you think that a defender of Socrates' position has a persuasive response to your objection, explain why.