Gyges ring

Gyges ring From wavelength.ai Plato's ring of Gyges is a concept described in his work "The Republic." According to the story, Gyges, a shepherd, discovers a magical ring that grants him the power of invisibility. With this newfound ability, Gyges is able to commit immoral acts without fear of being caught or punished. The story raises questions about the nature of morality and whether people would act morally if they could avoid the consequences of their actions. It serves as a thought e...

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Summary of Ring of Gyges - Plato

Skip to primary navigation Skip to content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footerA Philosopher's BlogPhilosophical Essays on Many SubjectsMenuDr. LaBossiere Summary of Plato’s Ring of Gyges December 29, 2009 by Michael LaBossiere 48 Comments Image via Wikipedia The "Ring of Gyges" begins with a challenge put forth by Glaucon-he wants Socrates to defend the just life and he wants the defense to show that justice is intrinsically preferable to injustice. For the sake of the argument, Gla...