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by Plato
FAIDONI, PLATONIN KESKUSTELMA SOKRATEEN VIIMEISISTÄ HETKISTÄ JA SIELUN KUOLEMATTOMUUDESTA.
Kreikan kielestä käänsi ja selityksillä sekä johtavalla alkulauseella varusti T:ri J. W. Calamnius.
Alkulause.
Johdanto.
Faidoni.
Selityksiä.
A quiet evening in an Athenian prison becomes the setting for a profound conversation between Socrates and his closest friends. As the philosopher faces his final hours, he turns the looming darkness into a lively inquiry about the nature of the soul, arguing that death is not an end but a passage to a higher existence.
The dialogue weaves together logical reasoning, vivid imagery, and heartfelt recollections, inviting listeners to contemplate whether consciousness can truly outlive the body. Through Socrates’ calm yet compelling reasoning, the discussion touches on ancient mysteries, the role of virtue, and the promise of an after‑life that satisfies both the mind and the spirit.
Presented in a clear, engaging translation, this classic work captures the timeless tension between fear of death and the hope of immortality, offering a thoughtful meditation that resonates far beyond its ancient origins.
Full title
Faidoni Platonin keskustelma Sokrateen viimeisistä hetkistä ja sielun kuolemattomuudesta Platonin keskustelma Sokrateen viimeisistä hetkistä ja sielun kuolemattomuudesta
Language
fi
Duration
~3 hours (203K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Matti Järvinen, Tuija Lindholm and Distributed Proofreaders Europe.
Release date
2006-09-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

-428–-348
A student of Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle, this Athenian philosopher helped shape the way people think about justice, knowledge, politics, and the soul. His dialogues have stayed alive for more than two thousand years because they still feel like arguments we are having today.
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