Phaedrus

What is the setting of Phaedrus by Plato?

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The dialogue takes place when Socrates and Phaedrus meet each other on a walk outside Athens. Phaedrus has seen Lysias and listened to his speech at his house. The speech concerned love and its various types and meanings. Socrates is excited at every prospect of hearing speeches and convinces Phaedrus to go along the river Ilissus and discuss the speech. They are to find the place that suits them and engage in a discourse.