Phaedo
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Summary
The dialogue "Phaedo" by Plato is dedicated to the final hours of Socrates' life and his reflections on the immortality of the soul. While in prison awaiting execution, Socrates engages in conversation with his friends about the nature of the soul, its immortality, and the afterlife. He presents arguments suggesting that the soul does not perish with the body but continues to exist in another realm. Socrates discusses various philosophical theories about the soul, using myths and examples to persuade his companions of the truth of his views. At the end of the dialogue, Socrates calmly accepts death, drinking a cup of poison, and dies, remaining true to his beliefs.
Date of publication: 29 September 2024
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Genre: Philosophy