Meno by Plato Plato (English) Paperback Book

Description: Meno by Plato Plato Important and influential Socratic dialogue addresses some of philosophys most fundamental questions, including the definition of virtue and the nature and possibility of a priori (innate) knowledge. Jowett translation. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What is virtue? Can it be learned or is it innate? Is it possible to know things a priori (before experience)? In this important and influential Socratic dialogue, Plato addresses a wealth of philosophys fundamental questions, including the difference between actually knowing something and merely maintaining a correct belief about it. The dialogue begins when Meno, a young aristocrat from Thessaly, confidently declares that he can define virtue - only to be reduced in short order to utter confusion, a fate common to those engaging in debate with Socrates. Menos contention that a concept cannot be defined without knowledge of its nature leads to one of the most celebrated passages in the history of philosophy: Socrates asserts the doctrine of reincarnation, and by posing a mathematical puzzle to Menos slave, demonstrates the existence of innate knowledge. This brief but profound dialogue, which forms the basis for subsequent examinations of a priori knowledge, appears here in the translation by the distinguished scholar Benjamin Jowett. AUTHOR: Plato ranks among the most familiar ancient philosophers, along with his teacher, Socrates, and his student, Aristotle. In addition to writing philosophical dialogues - used to teach logic, ethics, rhetoric, religion, and mathematics as well as philosophy - he founded Athens Academy, the Western worlds first institution of higher learning. Author Biography Plato ranks among the most familiar ancient philosophers, along with his teacher, Socrates, and his student, Aristotle. In addition to writing philosophical dialogues — used to teach logic, ethics, rhetoric, religion, and mathematics as well as philosophy — he founded Athens Academy, the Western worlds first institution of higher learning. Long Description "What is virtue? Can it be learned or is it innate? Is it possible to know things a priori (before experience)? In this important and influential Socratic dialogue, Plato addresses a wealth of philosophys fundamental questions, including the difference between actually knowing something and merely maintaining a correct belief about it. The dialogue begins when Meno, a young aristocrat from Thessaly, confidently declares that he can define virtue--only to be reduced in short order to utter confusion, a fate common to those engaging in debate with Socrates. Menos contention that a concept cannot be defined without knowledge of its nature leads to one of the most celebrated passages in the history of philosophy: Socrates asserts the doctrine of reincarnation, and by posing a mathematical puzzle to Menos slave, demonstrates the existence of innate knowledge. This brief but profound dialogue, which forms the basis for subsequent examinations of a priori knowledge, appears here in the translation by the distinguished scholar Benjamin Jowett." Details ISBN0486831787 Pages 96 Publisher Dover Publications Inc. Year 2019 ISBN-10 0486831787 ISBN-13 9780486831787 Publication Date 2019-04-26 Format Paperback Imprint Dover Publications Inc. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 179.9 Language English UK Release Date 2019-04-26 AU Release Date 2019-04-26 NZ Release Date 2019-04-26 US Release Date 2019-04-26 Series Thrift Editions Audience General Author Plato Plato We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123424912;

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