Plato , Gyes egoism

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Glaucon states that intrinsic goods

are valued only for the pleasure or joy they bring

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Dual valued goods

are goods valued both for their inherent worth and for the benefits they produce

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Instrumental goods

are goods pursued solely for the external reward yielded

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the Majority opinion on justice is that

justice is burdensome and is only followed for social honor

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The Majority opinion on injustice is

Injustice is profitable and pleasant when it can be practiced without fear of retaliation

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Thrasymachus believe that

justice originates from the mutual agreements that prevent harm

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Gyges

is a shepherd who wore a ring that made him invisible in which he used to commit murder and adultery

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The ring of gyges main point is that

no one would remain just if they could act without consequences

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A Perfectly just man ( motivation)

Is actions for the good itself disregarding reputation

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A Perfectly just man ( reputation )

is stripped of any justice reputation and bears a false reputation for injustice

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A perfectly just man’s ( behavior )

Is never harming others , enduring suffering , imprisonment and torture

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A perfectly just man’s ( outcome )

is a miserable and punished life

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A perfectly unjust man’s ( motivation)

Is Actions for maximal personal gain regardless of moral cost

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A perfectly unjust man’s ( reputation )

is maintaining a mask of justice in order to mask his crimes

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A perfectly unjust man’s ( behavior)

Is committing all possible crimes and enjoying god like freedom

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A perfectly unjust man’s (outcome)

Is living a prosperous celebrated life even favored by gods

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Public praise

Is the just receiving abundant blessings

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Punishment

Is the unjust suffering underworld torments and social disgrace

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Private belief

Is a belief that injustice is easier and more profitable while justice is burdensome

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Divine interaction

Is a suggestion that gods can be swayed by prayers and sacrifices that allow the just and unjust to seek favor

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Psychology egoism

Is we are selfish by nature

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Altruism

Is unselfish concern for the welfare of others