Greek. Φαίδων · около 360 до н.э.

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The dialogue "Phaedo" is dedicated to the last day of Socrates' life and his reflections on the immortality of the soul.
In the dialogue, Socrates discusses the nature of the soul with his students and presents arguments for its immortality.
Socrates uses the metaphor of the body as a prison for the soul, asserting that true knowledge is possible only after the soul is freed from the body.
One of Socrates' key arguments is the theory of recollection, which suggests that the soul possesses knowledge acquired before birth.
The dialogue concludes with the description of Socrates' death, as he drinks the poison hemlock, remaining calm and confident in the immortality of his soul.

Date of publication: 29 September 2024

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Original title: Greek. Φαίδων · около 360 до н.э.