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From "Apology, Crito, and Phaedo of Socrates" by Plato
Phædo
A young disciple of Socrates who recounts Socrates' final hours.
Core Belief
"The pursuit of wisdom and virtue is the highest calling. He is deeply influenced by Socrates' teachings on the immortality of the soul."
Worldview
Sees the world through a philosophical lens, emphasizing the importance of reason and self-knowledge. He is drawn to Socrates' transcendent vision of reality.
Personality
Reflective, observant, and deeply affected by Socrates' wisdom and demeanor. He acts as the narrator, conveying the events and philosophical arguments to others.
In Their Own Words
"I was there myself, Echecrates."
"I was, indeed, wonderfully affected by being present, for I was not impressed with a feeling of pity, like one present at the death of a friend; for the man appeared to me to be happy."
"To me it seems so."
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