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Why Be Good?: A Historical Introduction to Ethics (1st Edition) by Duncan Richter Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2008 ISBN-10: 0-19-532505-2 / 0195325052 ISBN-13: 978-0-19-532505-8 / 9780195325058 In Plato's Republic, the character Thrasymachus asks whether it is important to be morally good. He contends that the only rational policy to follow is one of strict self-interest; if you can get away with it, why not do the "wrong" thing? Why be good? Ideal for courses in introductory ethics or |