In Plato's Symposium, Diotima argues that

A) philosophy is the nearest thing to immortality that a mortal can attain.
B) human beings, like the gods, are immortal.
C) procreation, whether of children or works of cultural importance, brings humans nearest to immortality.
D) humans seek immortality in vain.

Diotima

A figure associated with Socrates in Plato's "Symposium," often depicted as a wise woman or priestess who instructs Socrates on issues of love and beauty.

Plato's Symposium

A philosophical text by Plato in which characters discuss the nature of love through a series of speeches, exploring differing views on eros, love's role, and its value.

Immortality

The ability to live forever or exist eternally without death or decay.