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The narrative centers on the poignant final moments of Socrates as recounted by his student Phaedo. This dialogue captures Socrates' philosophical reflections before his execution, where he asserts the immortality of the soul despite facing death by poison hemlock. Through Socrates' discussions, key themes such as the dualities of life and death, soul and body, and reason versus emotion are explored, highlighting their significance in Western thought. This edition features a classic translation by Benjamin Jowett, enhancing its literary value.
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Phaedo, Plato
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Phaedo
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Plato
- Publisher
- Digireads.com
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 90
- ISBN13
- 9781420963441
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- The narrative centers on the poignant final moments of Socrates as recounted by his student Phaedo. This dialogue captures Socrates' philosophical reflections before his execution, where he asserts the immortality of the soul despite facing death by poison hemlock. Through Socrates' discussions, key themes such as the dualities of life and death, soul and body, and reason versus emotion are explored, highlighting their significance in Western thought. This edition features a classic translation by Benjamin Jowett, enhancing its literary value.