Plato's Phaedo

David Bostock examines the theories and arguments put forward by Plato in his Phaedo , in which he attempts to show that the soul is immortal. This excellent introduction to Plato's often difficult arguments discusses such important philosophical problems as the nature of the mind, the idea of personal identity, the question of how we understand language, and the concept of cause, reason, and explanation. This book examines the theories and arguments put forward by Plato in his `Phaedo', in which he attempts to show that the soul is immortal. Chiefly intended for readers who have no previous background in philosophy, it avoids unnecessary technicalities.