Phaedo

"Phaedo" is a dialogue written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. It recounts the last hours of Socrates before his execution, discussing themes of the soul, immortality, and the afterlife. In the dialogue, Socrates argues that the soul is eternal and that true knowledge comes from understanding the eternal forms, rather than the physical world. It emphasizes the importance of philosophy in preparing for death, portraying it as a separation of the soul from the body, where the soul can attain a higher understanding of truth. The work is significant for its exploration of ethics, existence, and the nature of reality.