Plato's Phaedo
Written by Plato
Narrated by Ray Childs
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Plato
Plato (aprox. 424-327 BC), a student of Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle, is commonly regarded as the centermost figure of Western philosophy. During the Classical period of Ancient Greece he was based in Athens where he founded his Academy and created the Platonist school of thought. His works are among the most influential in Western history, commanding interest and challenging readers of every era and background since they were composed.
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Readers find this title to be a philosophical joyride, exploring life, death, and the soul's journey. The narration is pure gold, with Socrates' voice being mesmerizingly thought-provoking. The book provides a good look into the last hours of Socrates, evoking a sense of sadness at the end. It offers multiple voices that show quiet understanding and dives into Platonic ideas with brilliance. The book also helps to explain the origins of certain late Bible scriptures, providing a balanced worldview.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5In Phaedo, Plato’s telling of Socrates last words if you will, we are shown that the Socratic philosophy of walking on this earth (seeking wisdom and living modestly and doing good) makes handling the end of life much more peaceful. Having previously spent decades in a protestant Christian belief structure, hearing these even more ancient words helps to explain where many late Bible scriptures originated. The Hellenic concepts presented here, I can now see clearly in the new testament. But the various sects of Judaism took Socrates to the extreme. Hence we see the ascetic lifestyle proposed by Jesus and Paul, espoused especially with the “apocalyptic” ending that was close at hand. It is this reader’s opinion that anyone reading the bible, and particularly those acting on a literal interpretation of it, should read Phaedo as a way to balance out a worldview.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A philosophical joyride exploring life, death, and the soul's journey. The narration? Pure gold. Socrates' voice? Mesmerizingly thought-provoking. Dive into this audio gem, where Platonic ideas unfold with brilliance. Prepare to be both enlightened and entertained!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Good look into the last hours of Socrates, couldn't help but feel sad at the end
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Didn't agree as well as the other books, but still there is so much wisdoms in Plato's writing
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Multiple voices showing quiet understanding
Have heard before thx joy - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Nice, short, thoughtful. Socrates explaining why the soul is immortal
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Well read and presented. Socrates speaks of learning as a process of recollection (of previous lives?) which I found interesting but hard to understand.