This chapter examines Plato's Republic, highlighting the myth of Er from Book 10. It discusses the themes of spiritual growth, justice, and the moral consequences of actions in the context of reincarnation.
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Laurie reads the famous Myth of Er from Plato’s Republic, the Grube translation, in preparation for teaching it in her summer seminar, More Real Than the World: Ancient Insights Into the Nature of God. Support the Maurin Academy on Patreon for access to this and all our other classes, reading groups and events: https://www.patreon.com/maurinacademy
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