Socrates and His Final Moments

Socrates spends his last hours with friends before his execution, discussing philosophy and reflecting on his life. He emphasizes the importance of facing death with composure and indicates that true philosophers should welcome it, as death is merely the separation of the soul from the body. Socrates is depicted as calm, even composing verses inspired by Aesop's fables in his final moments; he expresses a desire to transcend worldly pleasures and thoughts. His companions, however, are troubled by his willingness to embrace death, questioning his views on life after death.