Who wrote Republic and Phaedo?
Phaedo Phaedo Phædo or Phaedo (; , "Phaidōn", ), also known to ancient readers as "On The Soul", is one of the best-known dialogues of Plato's middle period, along with the "Republic" and the "Symposium." The philosophical subject of the dialogue is the immortality of the soul. It is set in the last hours prior to the death of Socrates, and is Plato's fourth and last dialogue to detail the philosopher's final days, following "Euthyphro", "Apology", and "Crito". One of the main themes in the "Phaedo" is the idea that the soul is immortal. In the dialogue, Socrates discusses the nature
Phaedo of Elis attached himself. According to Diogenes Laërtius he was ransomed by one of the friends of Socrates. The "Suda" says that he was accidentally present at a conversation with Socrates, and pleaded with him to effect his liberation. Various accounts mention Alcibiades, Crito, or Cebes, as the person who ransomed him. Cebes is stated to have become friends with Phaedo, and to have instructed him in philosophy. Phaedo was present at the death of Socrates in 399 BCE, and was young enough for Socrates to stroke his hair which was worn long in the Spartan style. That Phaedo was friends with