Plato's Arguments for the Immortality of the Soul - Part 3 - Lecture 8

Explore Plato's argument for the immortality of the soul in this 50-minute lecture from Yale University's "Death" course. Delve into the "argument from simplicity" presented in Plato's Phaedo, examining the logic behind the soul's indestructibility due to its lack of parts. Analyze the frailties in the "recycling" and "recollecting" arguments before focusing on the main argument from simplicity. Consider objections raised by Cebes and Simmias regarding whether indestructibility and invisibility necessarily imply immortality. Investigate the counter-analogy of harmony and contemplate the concept of detecting rather than sensing the soul through the metaphor of radio waves. Gain a deeper understanding of Plato's philosophical reasoning on the nature of the soul and its potential immortality.