The Choice of Life in the Myth of Er

Authors

  • Satoshi Ogihara Tohoku University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14195/2183-4105_11_9

Abstract

In this paper I wish to elucidate the notion of one’s prenatal choice of one’s life presented in the myth of Er in the Republic (614b2-621d3, esp. 617d2- 620e6). It is common to interpret the choice of life as allegorically representing choices we make in and for this life. Without intending to reject this allegorical interpretation, I would like to stick to the literal meaning of the myth on the present occasion.

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Published

2011-12-28

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Ogihara, S. (2011). The Choice of Life in the Myth of Er. PLATO JOURNAL, 11, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.14195/2183-4105_11_9

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Vol. 11 (2011): Plato Journal #11

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