The Myth of Er

From The Republic by Plato
The dialogue closes with a vision of the afterlife in which souls are rewarded, punished, and choose their next lives, reinforcing the value of justice.
Book X, 614b-621d

Er's vision of judgment, the spindle of Necessity, and souls choosing their next incarnations.

Read in Books4Free →

Read or Listen to The Republic on Books4Free

Every chapter free to read. Free audio narration on the opening chapter. Plus an AI study assistant that knows the book.

Open in Books4Free →
X Facebook