Harmony as a Model for the Human Soul?

Abstract Ancient philosophy has been a source of inspiration for contemporary in recent decades. An outstanding example is the renaissance hylomorphism field biology. For mind, little discussed so far. Therefore, ancient models mind are still interest. This article argues that Plato’s Phaedo can act as debates. As starting point, Simmias’s objections to immortality soul analyzed. Plato does not simply reject these objections, but introduces conditions hylomorphistic understanding Socrates’ reply. These following: (A) supervenes on body; (B) this supervenience must allow strong emergence mind; (C) comprises causal powers; (D) teleological explanations necessary ingredient suitable model mind-body problem. With conditions, already central components present philosophical debates, have yet unified into concept mind. The proposes unification.