Plato's story of the "ring of Gyges" was used in class to illustrate the importance of which of the following questions:

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The story of the ring of Gyges, which granted its wearer the power of invisibility and enabled him to act without fear of being caught, illustrates the question of why one should be moral. Gyges initially uses the ring to pursue his own self-interest and commit immoral acts, which raises the question of whether morality is merely a social construct or a necessary component of a just society. The story prompts us to consider the value of morality and why we should choose to act in a moral way, even when we think we can get away with unethical behavior.

Plato's Story of the "Ring of Gyges" Was Used in Class