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The myth of the rebound of Gyges has transcended hundred of years, thusly make it a tale as old as time. new(a) adaptations of this myth include JRR Tolkiens, Lord of the Ring series as an example. finished this myth and others, like the myth of metals, Plato is able to demonstrate what one ought to do if one is set owner of the infamous Ring of Gyges, ergo the assembly line of why one ought to turn justly. If I had a caper vibrancy such as the Ring of Gyges I would be inclined to comport mischievously, but would wind up comporting as though I did not contrive the circumvent. To fully understand my position, if I had a magic ring, can only be fully comprehended once the function of the ring, pertaining to morality is understood. I feel as though the Socrates of The Apology and of The land would answer in a consistent way. Namely, that regardless of possession of the ring or not, one should act justly. Why act just, is a theme through out the philosophical works of Plat o, in The res publica, Plato aims to pass over the issue of how justice becomes a virtue in society. Please pull down that The Republic, in addition to The Apology are works of Plato, but the master(prenominal) character is Socrates, Platos teacher. Therefore, when referring to the two works, Plato and or Socrates can be named in reference. Furthermore, after addressing how one acts just, Plato is to ask why one ought to act just. He uses the myth of the Ring of Gyges to help explain this phenomenon of human behavior. Why having a discussion with his two brothers, Glaucon and Adeimantus, the myth of the Ring of Gyges is first brought up in conversation. Specifically found at the Stephanus pagination of 2.359a2.360d, Glaucon, brother of Plato, first tells the legend in book II of The Republic. The ... ...sense of arte, as described before. As a result, while seemingly tempting to act unjustly, if one is to withstand an examined life they will see that one will be the happiest and have the most eudemonia, or Greek word for happy and or balanced, if they act justly. This is regardless of whether or not set individual is wearing the Ring of Gyges. To reiterate, if I was in possession of the Ring of Gyges, while it would be tempted to act unjustly, I would ultimately act justly. By acting justly it promotes the fancy of ones soul (ration, spirit and desire) being in harmony. counterbalance stem is illustrated by the metaphor of a city and the myth of the metals. This idea demonstrates the notion of justice is not what one sees but one feels as stated by Plato. After consideration of Socrates in both The Republic and The Apology I think he would ultimately answer in a similar way.