Plato identified 4 virtues in his work “The Republic”. The book is a must read. One of the most thought provoking books I’ve ever read. In fact I will probably write a few blog posts just on The Republic.
Do you suppose if people made a deliberate focus on the 4 virtues that Plato identified in his work “The Republic” That the world would be a better place? I sometimes struggle with what appears to be the evil of man. I know by no means I’m perfect. I have certainly made my mistakes and have definitely made my ethical, religious and moral sins but after reading The Republic as well as many other works I ponder the simplicity of these 4 virtues and perhaps our lack of focus on them.
Prudence, Justice, Temperance and Courage.
Prudence is a person’s ability to judge his own actions as appropriate or inappropriate. Justice is the ability to act with fairness and without bias toward others. Temperance is the ability to act with moderation and self-control. Courage refers to emotional strength and a person’s ability to confront his fears. These virtues were later adopted by St. Augustine as the four cardinal virtues of Christianity.
What are your thoughts? Do we, as a global society, have a complete lack of focus on some of the most simple and foundational virtues?
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