The argument that Meno implies is that the use of inquiry is impossible. As a counterclaim‚ Socrates proposes the “Theory of Recollection‚” in which he states that learning is instead recollecting knowledge already within us and questions a slave boy to demonstrate his theory. Meno’s paradox begins with the premise of how a person cannot search for something that he does not know of. If something is unknown then how would one possibly know to find it? The territory of information that is unknown
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individual does not know what he or she is looking for‚ then inquiry cannot begin. Therefore‚ this paradox seems to show that inquiry is either impossible or unnecessary. To answer this problem‚ Socrates introduces his Theory of Recollection. Socrates’ Theory of Recollection‚ saves learning from Meno’s paradox. Socrates’ method also ensures that virtue can be taught which makes people better. Socrates goes ahead to answer Meno’s argument by telling him that the priests and priestess and other divinely
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Clothing and Dress Recollections for Self and Others 1. What is your earliest recollection of your own clothing? Do you remember a specific item of clothing‚ or a general awareness of clothing? Was there a specific activity or event associated with your earliest clothing recollection? When I was around four years old‚ I had this short sleeve shirt that I absolutely adored. It was the first piece of clothing that I can vividly remember. It was a white thin shirt with a small floral print.
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Many Philosophers made a difference in society but Plato is perhaps recognized as the most famous. His writings have had a profound effect on people‚ politics‚ and the philosophy throughout the centuries. He was a public figure and he made major contributions to society. Plato helped to lay the philosophical foundations of modern culture through his ideas and writings. One of the most philosophical thinkers of Western civilization‚ Plato is the only author from ancient Greek times whose writings
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1 Towards the beginning of this passage‚ Socrates gets Laches to agree to a new definition of courage. What is it? (5 marks) In the beginning of the passage Socrates gets Laches to agree that wise endurance is the definition of courage “Socrates: so according to your account‚ wise endurance will be courage. Laches: so it seems”. 2 What conclusion do Socrates and Laches reach at the end of the passage? Why might Laches be surprised by this conclusion? (5 marks) By the end of the passage
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English 104 10/1/2014 The Irony of Socrates Socrates was thought to be ahead of his time. At the time‚ the citizens of Athens believed that their government had the ultimate power and nothing could be higher. So of course when one person chose to believe another view‚ the government became a part of the situation to maintain a sense of peace thorough the nation. This didn’t sit well with Socrates. He wanted as many people to know about his knowledge as possible because he had found scientific
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Plato and Aristotle Plato and Aristotle were two philosophers who made an impact on philosophy as we know it as today. Plato is thought of as the first political philosopher and Aristotle as the first metaphysical philosopher. They were both great intellectuals in regards to being the first of the great western philosophers. Plato and Aristotle each had ideas in how to better life by improving the societies in which they were part of during their lives. The views of Plato and Aristotle look different
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Week 1 Day 1 Lesson 4 Why at Doctrines Important - Isn’t loving Jesus enough? - “doctrine” comes from a Latin word meaning “teaching” - doctrine shouldn’t be just an intellectual exercise - doctrine = “the teaching of Christ” (II John 2:9) Significance of Doctrine a. Knowledge enhances relationships–even relationships with God - Think of your best friends: they are the people you know the most about - Deep relationships are rooted in a knowledge of one-another’s deepest thoughts
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THE REPUBLIC PLATO CONTENTS I Of Wealth‚ Justice‚ Moderation‚ and their Opposites II The Individual‚ the State‚ and Education III The Arts in Education IV Wealth‚ Poverty‚ and Virtue V On Matrimony and Philosophy VI The Philosophy of Government VII On Shadows and Realities in Education VIII Four Forms of Government IX On Wrong or Right Government‚ and the Pleasures of Each X The Recompense of Life BOOK I OF WEALTH‚ JUSTICE‚ MODERATION‚ AND THEIR OPPOSITES Persons of the Dialogue SOCRATES
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In this paper I shall argue that we should take away the ideas of the learning paradox and learning as recollection from the Meno‚ even if we do not agree with them. The learning paradox in the Meno describes the problem that a person cannot inquire about what they know or don’t know‚ because if they know they do not need to ask and if they do not know then they do not know what to ask for. For example‚ if you are trying to discover what a person looks like‚ how can you know you’ve found them if
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