The Myth of Er

The Myth of Er is a story from Plato's work "The Republic." It tells of a soldier named Er who dies in battle but revives to share a vision of the afterlife. He describes a world where souls choose their next lives based on their experiences and lessons learned. The myth illustrates the importance of moral choices, the consequences of one’s actions, and the idea of reincarnation. It emphasizes that a good life leads to better choices in the next, encouraging people to strive for virtue and wisdom in their current existence.