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Explain Socrates’ statement that the life of philosophy is a “longing for death.” Was this consistent with his refusal to escape from prison?

Explain Socrates’ statement that the life of philosophy is a “longing for death.” Was this consistent with his refusal to escape from prison?.

 This is an assignment for my ethics class. This is a really important essay. Within the essay,  refer both the “Phaedo” and “The Apology”, which are books written by Plato.The paper should be philosophical, and clear yet complex. If the topic is too broad or too hard to refer to both books, the writer may edit or choose a different topic.

Explain Socrates’ statement that the life of philosophy is a “longing for death.” Was this consistent with his refusal to escape from prison?