Questions: Question 2 1 pts In response to Glaucon's claim about why one acts morally (Ring of Gyges), Socrates claims what? Select the BEST possible answer. The gods will punish those who are immoral. Those who are not philosophers lack true moral agency. Immoral acts poison the soul. It is not in one's nature to act immorally. Next 1 Previous

The answer is: Immoral acts poison the soul.

Explanation for each option:

1. The gods will punish those who are immoral.

   • This is not the best answer because Socrates' argument in response to Glaucon's claim in the "Ring of Gyges" story is more focused on the intrinsic consequences of immoral actions on the individual rather than external divine retribution.

2. Those who are not philosophers lack true moral agency.

   • While Socrates does emphasize the importance of philosophy and the philosopher's role in understanding true morality, this is not the central point he makes in response to Glaucon's claim about why one acts morally.

3. Immoral acts poison the soul.

   • This is the best answer. Socrates argues that committing immoral acts harms the soul of the individual, leading to a kind of internal corruption or poisoning. This intrinsic harm is why one should act morally, regardless of external consequences or rewards.

4. It is not in one's nature to act immorally.

   • This is not the best answer because Socrates acknowledges that people can and do act immorally. His argument is more about the consequences of those actions on the individual's soul rather than a claim about human nature.