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story of Gyges
Date Submitted: 08/16/2001 04:26:48
Length: 3 pages (764 words)
Views: 174190
In the story of Gyges, Glaucon and Socrates argue. Glaucon feels that justice and virtue are not in fact inherent traits in people. He tells a story to "prove" that we only act morally because we do not have the power to behave otherwise. We fear being punished. Without this fear of punishment, a majority of the people will act unjustly and immorally. Glaucon tries to illustrate this point by, telling us the story of …
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