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Rediscovering Plato's Beauty | Thomas Jockin

Dr. John Vervaeke

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Cultivating Moral Virtues for Proper Reasoning

The notion of the reasonable person in law emphasizes not just the ability to make logical arguments but also assumes the right identity, character, and skills to appropriately address a situation. Rational arguments depend on cultivating one's character to become a mature, reasonable person. Plato highlights the importance of proper education to be reasonable, which includes developing moral virtues to desire the best. Cultivating moral virtues leads to aiming towards reality and not being mistaken, ultimately driving individuals towards excellence and virtue.

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