The Ethical Views of Plato
Plato is considered the greatest philosopher who has ever lived. I think the ethical views of Plato are correct because happiness comes from within rather than outside forces. According to Plato, people who seek power, wealth and fame to represent achievement are misguided. On the contrary, achieving higher knowledge, peace, and happiness should be the hallmark of success in the life of human beings.
I think John Stuart Mill utilitarianism ethical views are the least correct. According to Mill, an action is right if it promotes the happiness of everyone affected. I think it is wrong to justify the means based on the end. Based on Mill, a morally wrong choice is justified if the result produces happiness. I think Utilitarianism is the least correct ethical view because people should maintain morality regardless of the situation.
The book “Death of a saleman” motivated me to change my views about the ethics of life. In the book, the main character Willy lives his life in pursuit of wealth and recognition. In the end, Willy dies a frustrated man since he did not achieve wealth or honour as he had hoped. The book cemented my belief in Plato that the ultimate life goal should be achieving higher knowledge, peace and inner happiness.
Plato’s ethical view helps me to overlook the material possessions of other people when we interact. I prefer to listen to what people have to say rather than what they possess. Their appearances often misjudge people. I prefer to interact with people before judging them to avoid missing opportunities. During this time of the pandemic, I have utilized my ethical view to make different friends. Due to limited physical interactions, I have mastered the art of striking conversations while overlooking what people possess. As a result, I interact with people and hold genuine discussions which in turn increase my knowledge.