Plato's Philosophy on the Immortality of the Soul

According to Plato in 'Apology', what are the two possibilities after death?

• Complete annihilation

• Reincarnation as an animal or a plant

• Eternal punishment or reward

• A dreamless sleep or a journey to meet historical figures

In 'Phaedo', what does Plato suggest happens to the soul after it separates from the body?

• It ceases to exist

• It reincarnates immediately

• It gains direct knowledge of truth

• It becomes a ghost

What is the main theme of the 'Myth of Er' in Plato's 'Republic'?

• The importance of friendship

• The nature of political power

• The creation of the universe

• The soul's journey and choices after death

In the 'Myth of Er', what happens to souls who drink too much from the stream of forgetfulness?

• They gain wisdom

• They become immortal

• They forget everything

• They remember everything

What does the soul seek to escape from, according to Plato's narratives?

• The cycle of reincarnation

• The world of appearances

• The realm of truth

• The company of philosophers