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The Meno

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Philosophy

 

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John K

 

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December 1, 2015

 

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University

 

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Although a few weaknesses present themselves in Plato's argument, Plato presents a valid theory on how our minds can obtain knowledge. This paper focuses on exploring Plato's theory of recollection by examining the strengths and weaknesses of his discussion with Meno. The discussion of Plato's theory of recollection evolved from a single question, "What is virtue?" When questioning Meno on the single definition of virtue, Plato was never satisfied...
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He never accepted Meno's answers because Meno gave "virtuous" definitions, not "virtue's" definition. For example, Meno claimed, "if you want a woman's virtue, that is easily described. She must be a good housewife, careful with her stores and obedient to her husband. Then there is another virtue for a child, male or female, and another for an old man, free or slave" (Greek Philosophy, 111)...
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Meno - Shape Meno - Virtue Plato's Meno A Review of Plato's Meno Meno's Paradox Meno's Paradox Meno Meno Meno Plato's Meno Plato's Meno Plato's Meno Socrates: Meno The Meno Plato's Meno
 

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