Answer to Question #190600 in English for Mahreen Rabbani

Question

Long before H. G. Wells wrote The Invisible Man, Plato (428– 348 BC), in The Republic, described a shepherd named Gyges who, according to a Greek legend, discovers a ring that enables him to become invisible when he turns its bezel. Gyges uses his magical powers to seduce the queen, kill the king, and take over an empire. If we have similar powers, why should we feel bound by moral constraints? In particular, if professionals are sufficiently powerful to pursue their desires without being caught for malfeasance, why should they care about the good of the wider public

Answer 1

Caring about the good of the wider society is embedded on humanity and its progression. If all professionals and people with power misuse their power for malfeasance, the world will be chaotic. It is through leadership and genuine care for the people that the world will become a better place.