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Single Idea 2139

[from 'The Republic' by Plato, in 22. Metaethics / C. The Good / 1. Goodness / a. Form of the Good ]

Full Idea

The Good is something which everyone is after, and is the goal of all their activities.

Gist of Idea

Every person, and every activity, aims at the good

Source

Plato (The Republic [c.374 BCE], 505d)

Book Reference

Plato: 'Republic', ed/tr. Waterfield,Robin [OUP 1993], p.231


A Reaction

An obvious danger of tautology. If a blood crazed army is 'after' a massacre of some sort, that seems to qualify. What proportion is needed for 'everyone'?