Ring Of Gyges

Here are the instructions as my instructor posted them, I am including the PDF of the story referenced.
After reading the “Ring of Gyges” story from Plato’s Republic, think about what you would do if you found a ring
like the one the shepherd in the story found. What is one thing that you are unable or unwilling to do now, but
would do if you had that ring? (Note: you are not being asked to describe what you would do if you had any
power you wished. The ring in this story gives its wearer a specific power, and you are asked what you would
do with that particular power.)
Reflect on yourself:
What is the reason you would do that? Try to explain as concretely as possible what your reason(s) would be
for using the ring in the way you envision.
If you think that your use of the ring would be considered unethical by most people, why would you do it
anyway? What does that say about the importance of “ethics”?
Reflect on society:
Would most people in our society consider what you do to be ethical or unethical? Why do you think this is,
exactly?
Engage with the text:
Based on what you said in response to the first two questions, does your response agree or disagree with
Glaukon’s claims about ethics? (You will need to discuss your interpretation of Glaukon’s claims in responding
to this question.) Be sure you evaluate the readings and Glaukon’s claims about morality.
In Glaukon’s speech, he puts forth three primary claims:
No one is willingly just.
Justice is a social convention that benefits the weak.
The best sort of life is that of the unjust person who seems just.
How does Glaukon argue for these claims?

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