Plato | the Ring of Gyges

question 21

Multiple Choice

Plato | The Ring of Gyges
In this excerpt from the dialogue The Republic, Glaucon and Socrates discuss the nature and origin of justice. Glaucon defends injustice, illustrating his argument with the legend of Gyges, to play devil's advocate and force Socrates to explain why people would voluntarily choose to be just.
-Gyges contrived to be sent to ___________, where he eventually took charge of the kingdom.

• A) court
• B) exile
• C) Sparta
• D) Troy

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Definitions:

Concentric Contraction

Muscle contraction where muscle fibers shorten while generating force, typically occurring when a muscle is actively producing movement.

Muscle Tension

Describes the state of partial contraction in a muscle, even when it is not actively being used, helping to maintain posture and readiness for action.

Contraction

The process of muscle fibers shortening in response to stimulation, resulting in movement or tension in the muscle.

Rigor Mortis

Increased rigidity of muscle after death due to cross-bridge formation between actin and myosin as calcium ions leak from the sarcoplasmic reticulum.