Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven
As human beings we constantly struggle with ourselves on whether our actions are virtuous or vice. Some of us choose to act in an ethical way when presented with a certain situation, while others choose to act on their desires and therefore act unjustly. This was the struggle that the character, William Munny, faced in the movie "Unforgiven." He was unable to control his desires, which resulted in his unethical actions. His actions support Socrates and Plato's theory that if we let our desires or our emotions drive us we will act unethically when faced with circumstances. In this paper I will show how Socrates and Plato's philosophy regarding our emotions and desires, explains William Munny's actions throughout the movie.
According to Plato's philosophy in order for human beings to have a healthy "soul," our view of the world should not be distorted by fears, insecurities, irrational anxieties, or overpowering desires. He also explains that our......
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