
The Myth of Er in Plato’s Republic (Seminar 2024 Readings 6)
Political Philosophy
The Choices of Souls: Philosophical Insights from Plato's Myth of Er
This chapter explores Plato's myth of Er, focusing on the choices souls make for their next lives based on their past experiences and virtues. It warns against the perils of selecting lives rooted in greed, underscoring the significance of philosophy and rationality for attaining a just existence.
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