Platonic Axiochos

Start studying philosophy with the platonic dialogue Axiochos! This specific dialogue is considered by some not to have been written by Plato, however, the teachings are Platonic so the text is written by a Platonist.

Axiochos is the shortest platonic dialogue, only 12 pages in length. It is very simple and it has no difficult meanings.  In spite of its simplicity and brevity, the in-depth platonic teachings are apparent and beautifully presented. There are no other dialogues in between the main one so the reader does not lose the cohesion of the text and its meaning. The above characteristics make this text one of the greatest dialogues of Plato to start with if someone is new to Platonism and philosophy in general.

This dialogue presents the subject of death. Axiochus is very ill and he is afraid of death. The son of Axiochus finds Socrates to bring him to his father to help him with his teachings not to be afraid. Socrates proves that the soul is immortal and that Axiochos will continue to live in the eternal and divine road afterward.

You can find an article about this dialogue here.