Phaedo
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ISBN10: 9358044098
ISBN13: 9789358044096
Publisher: Manjul Pub House Pvt Ltd
Published: Jun 16 2023
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.28 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789358044096
Publisher: Manjul Pub House Pvt Ltd
Published: Jun 16 2023
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.28 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Plato's Phaedo is a philosophical dialogue that recounts the final moments of the Greek philosopher Socrates's life and his discussions on the immortality of the soul. The dialogue centres around the philosophical argument for the existence of an immortal soul and the nature of death. Socrates presents his theory that the soul is eternal and separable from the physical body, suggesting that it continues to exist after death. Plato explores several philosophical ideas through the dialogue, such as the theory of forms, the nature of reality, and the concept of the soul's journey after death. The dialogue reflects Plato's belief in the existence of a realm of eternal and unchanging forms, which the soul can access through reason and contemplation. It invites readers to contemplate the nature of reality, the pursuit of wisdom, and the potential transcendence of the soul beyond the physical realm.
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