The afterlife of the soul and its relationship to eschatology according to Plato, Origen of Alexandria, and Ibn Rushd

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1 Cairo- women , s college- Ain Shams University

2 Philosophy Section, Faculty of women for arts, science and education, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.

3 Greek philosophy and Medieval Professor -Faculty of Women, Ain Shams University, Egypt.

4 Faculty of Women for Arts and Sciences and Education - Ain Shams University, Egypt

Abstract

The importance of the research lies in explaining and clarifying the opinions of some philosophers regarding their perception of the fate of the soul after death, whether in the Greek era represented by Plato, as well as in the Christian era with Origen of Alexandria, and Islamic thought with Ibn Rushd.
The researcher chose this topic because it represents one of the most important religious and philosophical issues together. Belief in the existence of God and the afterlife are among the most important pillars of heavenly religions, and the problem of immortality and eternity is one of the most delicate philosophical problems. Religions depend, above all, on revelation. The idea of ​​life after death is unseen. It is not possible to know the truth about how to achieve it with the human mind without seeking help from divine revelation. Philosophy depends on organs alone. It attempts, through its own means, to know the secrets and methods of life after death.
This research aims to provide clear answers to eschatological questions regarding the end of the universe as a result of the conflict between the forces of good and the forces of evil and the consequences of man after death
Key Words: death, immortality, reward and punishment, reincarnation, purification.

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Buhūth
Volume 5, Issue 5
Social Sciences and Humanities and Languages
May 2025
Pages 223-237

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