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Single Idea 15

[catalogued under 23. Ethics / B. Contract Ethics / 5. Free Rider]

Full Idea

The thing to do is to sin first and sacrifice afterwards from the proceeds.

Gist of Idea

Sin first, then sacrifice to the gods from the proceeds

Source

Plato (The Republic [c.374 BCE], 365e)

Book Reference

Plato: 'Republic', ed/tr. Waterfield,Robin [OUP 1993], p.54