In the Ring of Gyges narrative, Glaucon supports an argument that "whenever anyone thinks that he can safely be unjust, there he is unjust," implying that it is unnatural for a human being to follow ethical or moral principles when given freedom to do otherwise. According to his theory, it is not beneficial to be righteous or "just," as injustice and dishonesty presented as a far more lucrative option. While I agree that people do act in self-interested ways and cooperate with one another because such relation could ultimately benefit them, I do not support Glaucon's assumption that it is better to be unjust.
As authors of the text point out, often it is difficult or almost impossible to determine what motivates an individual to follow certain
As authors of the text point out, often it is difficult or almost impossible to determine what motivates an individual to follow certain