Multiple choice

According to Socrates' view on 'Moral Intellectualism', which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

  1. Socrates holds the view that one knowingly does what is bad.
  2. Only knowledge is needed to make all men virtuous.
  3. If people desire bad things or act wrongly, it is due to their ignorance.

  1. (1) only

  2. (2) only

  3. (3) only

  4. (1) and (2) only

  5. (2) and (3) only
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Explanation

Socrates holds the view that no one knowingly does what is bad. This view is known as 'Moral Intellectualism'. It means that only knowledge is needed to make all men virtuous. Socrates thinks that men desire what is virtuous for them. If they desire bad things or act wrongly, it is due to their ignorance.

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