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His DEATH Set Off the Age Of Philosophy: Socrates - Phaedo by Plato - Harvard Classics - HC2 Ep6

The Cause - Rob Pirie

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Reflections on Death and the Soul

This chapter explores the topics of suicide, the soul, and the role of philosophy in obtaining true knowledge. Socrates argues that the body is a source of trouble and distraction, and that philosophy allows him to die with contentment.

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