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    The myth of Er contains explicit consolatory elements—sou... — Carmelics
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    Challenges→The myth of Er is distinct from the eschatological myths of the Gorgias and Phaedo in that it illustrates the obstacles to realizing the philosophical ideal rather than offering the philosopher an escape from the world.

    The myth of Er contains explicit consolatory elements—souls who chose wisely achieve eudaimonia—mirroring the redemptive structure of the Phaedo's eschatology.

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