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This paper provides a comparison of Plato's view of the body and soul with Aristotle's view in their respective works, Phaedo and On The Soul. The paper also ties the understanding of the body and soul into the larger philosophy of each philosopher.

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"In Plato's "Phaedo" and Aristotle's "On The Soul" we are provided with the views of each philosopher with respect to the connection between body and soul. Each of these perspectives is distinct but also fits in with the larger philosophy of each philosopher. Plato views the soul as separate from the body while Aristotle views the two as unable to exist independent of each other. Plato's view of the soul is that the prison serves as the housing or prison of the soul. The soul is..."

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