Meno (dialogue)

Meno is a philosophical dialogue by Plato that explores the nature of knowledge and virtue. It questions whether virtue can be taught or if it is innate, illustrating this through a conversation between Socrates and a young man named Meno. Socrates introduces the idea of recollection, suggesting that learning is a process of rediscovering knowledge already within us. The dialogue uses probing questions and examples to examine moral concepts, highlighting that true knowledge involves understanding fundamental truths. Overall, Meno challenges us to think about the origins of our virtues and whether they can be acquired through teaching or are inherent.