Conclusion that the soul is altogether indissoluble

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Cebes’ objection to Socrates’ argument focuses on the weakness of the conclusion that the soul is “altogether indissoluble, or nearly so” (80b), which seems to leave open the possibility that the soul ultimately perishes. Detail Cebes’ argument (87a–88b), and Socrates’ answer to it (95a–107a)

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