September 20, 2025ApeironOpen Access

The Myth of Er in Plato’s Republic: An Exemplar of Ideal, Simple Poetry for Glaucon

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The Myth of Er serves as a philosophical intervention that underscores the importance of justice in Plato’s Republic.
Key distinctions between mimetic and simple poetry highlight how the latter supports the cultivation of virtue.
Plato’s framework allows simple poetry to play a vital role in aligning spirit with reason, particularly for Glaucon.
The myth's eschatological vision illustrates how justice leads to genuine eudaimonia, benefiting the just.

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This paper finds that the Myth of Er reinforces the theme of justice in Plato's Republic, suggesting it is an essential form of poetry for Glaucon.

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This paper finds that the Myth of Er reinforces the theme of justice in Plato's Republic, suggesting it is an essential form of poetry for Glaucon.