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Single Idea 2166

[filed under theme 23. Ethics / A. Egoism / 1. Ethical Egoism ]

Full Idea

There's nothing better for the mind than morality, and a person ought to behave morally whether or not he owns Gyges' ring.

Gist of Idea

We should behave well even if invisible, for the health of the mind

Source

Plato (The Republic [c.374 BCE], 612b)

Book Ref

Plato: 'Republic', ed/tr. Waterfield,Robin [OUP 1993], p.368