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that the work of anything is that.”
“Very good,” said I. “Do you not also think
that there is a specific virtue or excellence of everything for which a
specific work or function is appointed? Let us return to the same examples.
The eyes we say have a function?” “They have.”
“Is there also a virtue of the eyes?” “There
is.” “And was there not a function of the
ears?” “Yes.” “And so also a
virtue?” “Also a virtue.” “And what
of all other things? Is the case not the same?” “The
same.” “Take note now. Could the eyes possibly fulfil
their function well
Plato. Plato in Twelve Volumes, Vols. 5 & 6 translated by Paul Shorey. Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1969.
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