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Platos Meno is the dialogue which more than any other occupies a transitional position between the early Socratic dialogues and the developed middle period theory of the Phaedo, Symposium and Republic. It is thus of particular interest for the insights that it gives us into the process by which Plato arrived at that theory. The issues which it raises are philosophically interesting in themselves: how can we know that we have the right answer to a question, unless we knew what the answer was before we asked the question in the first place? Is excellence (aret) something that we can acquire by being taught, or is it something that we are born with? And the dialogue is of historical interest for the evidence it provides, both for ancient Greek notions of what constitutes excellence, and for contemporary attitudes to the Sophists, who claimed to teach excellence and took larger fees for doing so. First published in 1985, this edition was revised in 1991, and the preface and bibliography updated in 2004. Greek text with facingpage English translation, introduction, notes and commentary.
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- Q: What is the main theme of Plato's Meno? A: The main theme of Plato's Meno revolves around the nature of virtue and whether it can be taught. The dialogue explores how we can know answers to questions without prior knowledge and discusses the concept of excellence.
- Q: Who is the author of Plato: Meno? A: The author of the edition 'Plato: Meno' is Robert W. Sharples.
- Q: What is the publication history of this edition? A: This edition was first published in the United Kingdom in 1985, revised in 1991, and the preface and bibliography were updated in 2004.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does Plato: Meno have? A: Plato: Meno has a total of 206 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: Yes, Plato's Meno is suitable for beginners as it raises fundamental philosophical questions while providing insights into Plato's thought process.
- Q: Does this edition include any supplementary materials? A: Yes, this edition includes Greek text with facing-page English translation, an introduction, notes, and commentary.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is described as being in good condition.
- Q: Are there any significant philosophical questions addressed in the dialogue? A: Yes, significant questions include whether virtue can be taught and the nature of knowledge in relation to questioning.
- Q: What audience is this book intended for? A: This book is intended for readers interested in classical philosophy, particularly those studying Plato's works or the development of philosophical thought.