A paper on perfect forms would never be complete without a discussion concerning the Soul, since the Soul is the only thing that can comprehend such Perfect forms. So here I will attempt to link between both, as has been attempted by Socrates. Socrates believes that by dying and facing death without fear he is going to a better place and shouldn't be miserable since he will "proceed to other wise and good gods", and …
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…we should never be enslaved by our bodily needs are correct in every aspect, for it is the greatest sin to be concerned with this life and forget what is most important, the afterlife. I cannot rightly say if I am convinced by his ideas on perfect forms, since I find their proofs weak, but I have to admit that they make me think, and this is what I believe Socrates wanted in the end.