Does Freedom Require Virtue Throughout history poets such as Sophocles, Plato, and Augustine have discussed what it is to be a virtuous person. The question that many have asked is if freedom requires virtue. In my personal opinion I believe without virtue freedom would not be able to survive. A community or state needs virtuous people. Even though all may not have virtue it is important that the majority must be able to know right …showed first 75 words of 621 total…

…showed last 75 words of 621 total…freedom as well. Everyone has their own opinion to what is most important to themselves. I feel that unselfishness, liberality, and courage are important to my freedom. With them I would not be able to do what I want and others will treat me with respect and dignity that a free person deserves. One must be able to stand up for themselves and at the same time be there for someone who is less fortunate.