The Myth Of Gyges Ring Analysis

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The Myth of Gyges Ring is a very intriguing story, it leads to the soul of human nature and rather we are innately good or evil. I think that as individuals our environment and our belief in something greater or lack of belief in something greater would influence our answer to this question. I believe there are good people in this world and they would use this ring no matter how poor they were for the good of there cities, friends and neighbors. I also see where it could be a double edge sword and be used in the manner of a "Robin Hood", doing injustices to help the poor and trodden citizens. Then there are those people that would use it to their benefit alone and do all kinds of things without ever appearing unjust. I also see where there