Plato's Meno

Written by Plato

Narrated by Albert A. Anderson

A dialogue between Socrates and Meno probes the subject of ethics. Can goodness be taught? If it can, then we should be able to find teachers capable of instructing others about what is good and bad, right and wrong, or just and unjust. Socrates and Meno are unable to identify teachers of ethics, and we are left wondering how such knowledge could be acquired. To answer that puzzle, Socrates questions one of Meno’s servants in an attempt to show that we know fundamental ideas by recollecting them.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Agora Publications
• Release date: Jan 1, 2010
• ISBN: 9781887250924

Plato

Plato (aprox. 424-327 BC), a student of Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle, is commonly regarded as the centermost figure of Western philosophy. During the Classical period of Ancient Greece he was based in Athens where he founded his Academy and created the Platonist school of thought. His works are among the most influential in Western history, commanding interest and challenging readers of every era and background since they were composed.

Reviews for Plato's Meno

[Jacob W · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Highly enjoyable. I really liked the other Greek fellow who Socrates happened to interview; he gave some good responses and put Socrates in his rightful place.

[david edinaf · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great book, just like all of Socrates other conversations. He was wise.