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Immortality (Philosophy) -- Early works to 1800 Books
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Plato
Phaedo
"Phaedo" by Plato is a dialogue written in ancient Greece. In the final hours before his execution, Socrates debates the immortality of the soul and the nature of the afterlife with his friends. Through philosophical arguments with Pythagorean philosophers Simmias and Cebes, he explores whether the soul survives death and what awaits it afterward. The dialogue culminates in a mythological vision of the underworld and an account of Socrates' death.
Plato
Platoons Phaidoon : $b Uit het Grieksch overgebracht
"Platoons Phaidoon: Uit het Grieksch overgebracht" by Plato is a philosophical dialogue written in 399 BCE. In his final hours before execution, Socrates debates the immortality of the soul with Pythagorean philosophers Simmias and Cebes. As death approaches, he presents arguments for an afterlife where souls dwell eternally. The dialogue blends philosophical reasoning with mythology, culminating in a vivid description of the underworld and Socrates' peaceful acceptance of his fate.
Plato
Φαίδων
"Φαίδων" by Plato is a dialogue written in the 4th century BCE. Set in an Athenian prison during Socrates' final hours, the work explores profound questions about the soul's immortality and the afterlife. Through conversations with Pythagorean philosophers Simmias and Cebes, Socrates presents arguments for the soul's survival beyond death. The dialogue frames these philosophical debates within the poignant context of Socrates awaiting execution, blending rigorous reasoning with mythological narrative as it contemplates mortality and what lies beyond.
Plato
Faidoni Platonin keskustelma Sokrateen viimeisistä hetkistä ja sielun kuolemattomuudesta
"Faidoni" by Plato is a dialogue written in ancient Greece. In his final hours before execution, Socrates debates the immortality of the soul with his friends and followers. Through philosophical arguments with Pythagorean thinkers Simmias and Cebes, he explores whether the soul survives death and what awaits in the afterlife. The dialogue blends rigorous reasoning with mythological narrative, culminating in Socrates' execution and his final words to his companions.
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