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This 9 page paper considers the concept of the virtuous person in the Buddhist and Socratic traditions, and argues that it seems to be more coherent in the Socratic tradition, because that is the tradition we know in the West. However, the paper also suggests that the Buddhist tradition—which emphasizes compassion—is not inferior, simply different. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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virtuous person in both Socratic and Buddhist tradition, and argues that the development of the idea of the virtuous person is more coherent in the Socratic tradition, though both are
valid. It is a question of the logic of the Socratic approach being more "comfortable" to those in the West that the more "emotional" approach of the Buddhist thinking. Discussion
One of the most eloquent examinations of virtue is given in Platos Apology, which is an account of the trial and sentencing of Socrates. After his accusers present their case,
Socrates is allowed to tell his side of the story. In his defense, we can see the idea of the virtuous person. He begins by discussing the origin of the
accusations against him, saying that he must have done something wrong, or been different from others in some way, to be accused (Plato, 2000). He notes that his reputation "has
come of a certain sort of wisdom which I possess" (Plato, 2000). He says that if he were to be asked what kind of wisdom, he would reply "such wisdom
as is attainable by man, for to that extent I am inclined to believe that I am wise; whereas the persons of whom I was speaking have a superhuman wisdom,
which I may fail to describe, because I have it not myself; and he who says that I have, speaks falsely, and is taking away my character" (Plato, 2000).
That is, Socrates is saying that he has attained such wisdom as a man might learn, but anyone who says he has some sort of superhuman wisdom is speaking lies
(Plato, 2000). For Socrates, then, its fair to say that a virtuous person has some degree of wisdom, such as might be reasonably learned by men, and is truthful in
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