Separation Of The Soul In Plato's Phaedo

Phaedo, written by Plato is the interpreted dialogues between Socrates, a major philosopher, as well as some others including Cebes, Simmias, and Echerates. The overall idea of the book is Socrates trying to convince his colleagues of his theories, which explains the fundamental argument that the soul is immortal. Since Socrates is introducing such unheard of ideas, and seeming to be challenging beliefs, he is sentenced to death. While awaiting his fate, Socrates asks only one thing of his colleagues, which is to share his theories. Some of his theories are easily accepted; while others require deeper explanation in order fully convince Socrates’ colleagues.
A true philosopher does not fear death, instead, they welcome it. The main goal is to become as close to death as possible because they feel that this is the only way to gain true wisdom. The soul and the body are considered to be separate from each other. The body is also thought to get in the way of the soul, making it harder to become separate due to the needs of the body such as pleasure. The more one ignores the needs of the body, the closer one is to the separation of the body and soul.
Socrates’ fundamental argument that the soul is immortal is supported by
It is very important to live properly and do good in life because the effects of a person's actions will follow the soul through eternity no matter what form it takes. Simmias and Cebes both are convinced and agree with Socrates’ argument that the soul is immortal. Although they did valid arguments against Socrates, he is able to further explain his reasons for the theories and convinces them. They most likely had originally had doubt about the theory because it was a new idea, something that no one had challenged