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The '''''Phaedo''''' (Greek '''Φαίδων''') is a famous dialogue written sometime in the early 4th-century B.C. by the [[Greek]] philosopher [[Plato]].

The '''''Phaedo''''' (Greek '''Φαίδων''') is a famous dialogue written sometime in the early 4th-century B.C. by the [[Greek]] philosopher [[Plato]].

The dialogue occurs in [[Socrates]]' prison cell, before he is to be executed by drinking hemlock.  In it, he seeks to prove the immortality of the [[soul]], the existence of the [[afterlife]], and immorality of [[suicide]]. This has made the piece influential among [[Christian]] [[scholar|scholars]], although the beliefs in [[reincarnation]] and the transmigration of souls are given favorable treatment. A great deal of the dialogue is given to discussion of Plato's well-know "theory of forms."

The dialogue takes place in [[Socrates]]' prison cell, before he is to be executed by drinking hemlock.  In it, he seeks to prove the immortality of the [[soul]], the existence of the [[afterlife]], and immorality of [[suicide]]. This has made the piece influential among [[Christian]] [[scholar|scholars]], although the beliefs in [[reincarnation]] and the transmigration of souls are discussed favorably. A great deal of the dialogue is given to discussion of Plato's well-known "theory of forms."

Compared to other Socratic dialogues of Plato, the ''Phaedo'' is written in an unusual form, as the entire dialogue is presented within another dialogue taking place after Socrates' death: that between Phaedo (who was present in the cell) and Ephecrates (who, not having been present in the cell, was eager to hear of Socrates' last thoughts before dying). The main chracters engaging in the inner dialogue are Socrates, Cebes, and Simmias.  

Compared to other Socratic dialogues of Plato, the ''Phaedo'' is written in an unusual form, as the entire dialogue is presented within another dialogue taking place after Socrates' death: that between Phaedo (who was present in the cell) and Ephecrates (who, not having been present in the cell, was eager to hear of Socrates' last thoughts before dying). The main characters engaging in the inner dialogue are Socrates, Cebes, and Simmias.  

[[Category:Philosophy]]

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