| Author |
Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE |
| Translator |
Jowett, Benjamin, 1817-1893 |
| Title |
Phaedo
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Death of Socrates 3
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| Credits |
Produced by Sue Asscher, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Phaedo" by Plato is a philosophical dialogue written in the early 4th century BC. The book recounts the final moments of the philosopher Socrates as he discusses the nature of the soul, death, and immortality with his friends, shortly before his execution. Primarily focusing on the transformative aspects of philosophical inquiry, it explores the relationship between the body and the soul and posits the idea of the soul's immortality. The opening of "Phaedo" presents a intimate scene in the prison where Socrates awaits his death. Narrated by Phaedo to Echecrates, it captures the emotional atmosphere as Socrates engages with his students and friends, reflecting on the philosophical implications of death. The dialogue begins with the circumstances of Socrates’ condemnation and the tranquil confidence he maintains in facing his demise. As Socrates prepares to take poison, he introduces profound ideas about the philosopher's relationship with death, suggesting that a true philosopher welcomes the opportunity to depart from the body and uncover higher truths. The unfolding discussions touch upon themes of fear, the nature of pleasure and pain, and ultimately lead to a deeper exploration of the afterlife and the soul's journey beyond death. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
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| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Classical literature
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| Subject |
Immortality (Philosophy) -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1658 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 16, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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