Saturday, January 23, 2010
the source of virtue
As we already discussed in class it is hard to imagine the Greeks gods as role models for virtue, but we recognize the fact that the Gods of mt. Olympus are false Idols. However, applying Socrates view on source of virtue, it is easier to see a figure such as Jesus Christ might be the source of virtue for he is believed by many including myself to be perfect, but just like virtue what people have different views of perfection and beliefs about God change from person to person and generation to generation. This in mind maybe defining virtue in terms of divine is just as difficult as any other in creating a one fits all definition. Perhaps, Socrates should have said virtue is something that is currently beyond human understanding but what we as responsible beings should ultimately strive for.
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