Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.
7. Plato believed that virtue was not innate, but rather something that could be learned through education and practice. Do you agree? (150 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: plato.stanford.edu
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Philosophical Mondays’ in Mission-2023 Secure.
Key Demand of the question:
write about the nature of virtues – if they are innate or they can be learnt.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by giving context of Plato’s view of Virtues.
Body:
First, write that virtues are not innate but can be learned through education, reflection, and practice. He believed that individuals must be taught and trained to develop virtues, and that the development of virtues required a lifelong process of education and reflection.
Next, write a counter view to the above – the innate nature of virtues.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a balanced view on the above issue.
