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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Tangible Property

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