The conversation begins in order to exchange news between Phlius and Athens and explain the incident of the ship's stern which prevented the swift execution of Socrates.
It uses an analogy to the lyre and the harmony produced to explore its point. The conversation begins in order to exchange news between Phlius and Athens and explain the incident of the ship's stern which prevented the swift execution of Socrates. By Echecrates' request, the title character recalls the final hours of Socrates and recounts the ideas given about death. For 10 points, name this Platonic dialogue which asserts the immortality of the soul.
It uses an analogy to the lyre and the harmony produced to explore its point.
{Phaedo}