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Socrates in Prison

In Our Time: Philosophy

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Plato, Pythagoreanism, and the Soul's Journey

This chapter explores the impact of Pythagoreanism and Orphism on Plato's philosophy after Socrates' death. It highlights the intersection of immortality concepts, Cicero's reflections on Socratic teachings, and the personal struggles with mortality during tumultuous times in Rome.

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