History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps HoP 021 - We Don't Need No Education - Plato's Meno
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Feb 21, 2011 AI Snips
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Plato's Theory of Recollection
- Plato's theory suggests that learning is actually recollection of knowledge from before birth.
- It challenges the idea that we acquire knowledge anew during life.
Defining Virtue Beyond Lists
- Meno tries to define virtue by listing types rather than the essence they share.
- Socrates insists a true definition must identify the common nature beneath various virtues.
Meno's Paradox and Immortal Soul
- Meno's paradox questions how inquiry is possible if we either know or don't know something.
- Plato resolves this with the idea that our souls are immortal and already know everything, so learning is recall.