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An in-depth, 9 page examination of Plato's 'Phaedo' and the immortality of the soul. The writer goes into great philosophical detail-- analyzing Plato's recounting of Socrates' theories on life, death, and the nature of the soul itself. Inquiries are made into whether the soul is in touch with eternal reality.. Whether it can have ultimate knowledge, etc;. Specific quotes from Phaedo are cited throughout the essay.
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validity of assertions about virtue and how to live life "properly." Religious teachings have instilled within me certain values and relevant tradition has taught me to except them without
question. Still, however, my rational self desires some logical basis on which to believe wholeheartedly and to comprehend mentally why : (1) there necessarily has to be a separation
of body and soul after physical death and (2) why living a virtuous life might affect the mortality of the soul. In his ongoing ordeal
with death, Socrates is portrayed by Plato as having grappled quite well with these issues. Fearless of his own demise, the philosopher analyzes the relationship between soul, body, and
virtue. In the series of writings leading up to Socrates death, we see him draw conclusions which I have found most compelling and even satisfactory towards the quenching of
my own curiosity. He validates my beliefs and silences my doubts... It is in the Apology, that Socrates indifference towards his own death is
first seen. He openly chooses not to appeal for a light sentence or even to clear his name. He believes that if he has violated a civil law, he
must pay for such without question. In Crito, we see Socrates pretending that the laws are coming to talk to him. They say to him that he has had
an agreement with them, all his life, to abide by their word. Any escape would be an attack against the laws themselves, and how can such an attack be justified
in the present instance? They (together with customs and mores) have given him his way of life. He must not attack the entire system (with which he is in agreement)
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