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Plato's Virtue Theory says that if someone acts in the

right way, then they will be truly happy and fulfilled. (i.e morality entails self interest.)

Plato set aside 4 virtues that he believed if followed by everyone in a society would lead to a just and harmoniously functioning society.

4 Virtues and

Individual &

Society

Society

4 Virtues

Plato believed that the harmony and balance of a philospher should be reflected in society.

He believed that reasons should rule, spirit should provide courage and self-control, and desire should be limited to the satisfaction of needs. (the tripartite division of everybodies soul is satisfied; this links back to morality entailing self interest)

these 4 virtues are:

1) Wisdom

2) Courage

3) Moderation

4) Justice

The first 3 correspond to the tripartite division of the soul, whilst justice is the consequence of

following these first 3.

The Individual

Is said to be of balance and harmony if s/he follows these 4 virtues. A philosopher in theory should then live a balanced and harmonious life because they are not dominated by desire or spirit (Plato believed philosophers should be kings!)

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