Introduction to Plato's Meno Dialogue
A 7-part course with Gregory Sadler
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- Total Time 1 hr, 40 min
- Lessons 7
- Attachments 14
- Exercises 31
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54 CQ
7 Lessons in This Course
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13 minPhilosophy lesson 17 CQ
The basic theme of Plato's Meno is a discussion of virtue. In this beginner-level philosophy lesson, review this powerful Platonic dialogue.
with Gregory SadlerThe basic theme of Plato's Meno is a discussion of virtue. In this beginner-level philosophy lesson, review this powerful Platonic dialogue.
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8 minPhilosophy lesson 25 CQ
How is Socrates like a stingray, paralyzing his interlocutor? This lesson explores the function of Socratic perplexity and ignorance in pursuit of knowledge.
with Gregory SadlerHow is Socrates like a stingray, paralyzing his interlocutor? This lesson explores the function of Socratic perplexity and ignorance in pursuit of knowledge.
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11 minPhilosophy lesson 36 CQ
The Meno paradox is a dilemma asserting the impossibility of learning or acquiring knowledge. This philosophy lesson reviews the problem and examines solutions.
with Gregory SadlerThe Meno paradox is a dilemma asserting the impossibility of learning or acquiring knowledge. This philosophy lesson reviews the problem and examines solutions.
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12 minPhilosophy lesson 47 CQ
What happens when people learn? The Platonic Doctrine of Recollection, reviewed in this lesson, asserts learning is remembering previously acquired knowledge.
with Gregory SadlerWhat happens when people learn? The Platonic Doctrine of Recollection, reviewed in this lesson, asserts learning is remembering previously acquired knowledge.
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24 minPhilosophy lesson 513 CQ
Upon a closer read of The Meno, several issues about the variety of goods and virtues emerge. Discuss them in this philosophy lesson and dig deeper into Plato.
with Gregory SadlerUpon a closer read of The Meno, several issues about the variety of goods and virtues emerge. Discuss them in this philosophy lesson and dig deeper into Plato.
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17 minPhilosophy lesson 69 CQ
What's the difference between genuine knowledge and possessing right opinion? Plato provides criteria for this distinction in The Meno, covered here!
with Gregory SadlerWhat's the difference between genuine knowledge and possessing right opinion? Plato provides criteria for this distinction in The Meno, covered here!
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12 minPhilosophy lesson 77 CQ
Who is able to teach virtue in the City of Athens? The Sophists? Ordinary citizens? Learn the answer in this philosophy lesson on Plato's Meno.
with Gregory SadlerWho is able to teach virtue in the City of Athens? The Sophists? Ordinary citizens? Learn the answer in this philosophy lesson on Plato's Meno.
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16342 min16-part Philosophy course180 CQ
In this comprehensive 16-part course from Professor Gregory Sadler on the philosophy of religion, learn all about the nature of religion, arguments for and against the existence of God, and much more.
with Gregory SadlerIn this comprehensive 16-part course from Professor Gregory Sadler on the philosophy of religion, learn all about the nature of religion, arguments for and against the existence of God, and much more.
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354 min3-part Philosophy course29 CQ
Do humans have purpose before they exist? In this philosophy course, learn why Jean-Paul Sartre rejects essence before existence with a detailed look at his essay, "Existentialism Is a Humanism."
with Gregory SadlerDo humans have purpose before they exist? In this philosophy course, learn why Jean-Paul Sartre rejects essence before existence with a detailed look at his essay, "Existentialism Is a Humanism."
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453 min4-part Philosophy course29 CQ
One of Plato's shortest dialogues, the Ion, grapples with whether authors or interpreters of literature possess knowledge, or divine inspiration. Discover this work of philosophy in this brief course!
with Gregory SadlerOne of Plato's shortest dialogues, the Ion, grapples with whether authors or interpreters of literature possess knowledge, or divine inspiration. Discover this work of philosophy in this brief course!
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452 min4-part Literature course27 CQ
In this course on the intersection of philosophy and literature, examine a classic of Existentialist lit: Jean-Paul Sartre's classic short story, "The Wall."
with Gregory SadlerIn this course on the intersection of philosophy and literature, examine a classic of Existentialist lit: Jean-Paul Sartre's classic short story, "The Wall."
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1264 min12-part Philosophy course38 CQ
Philosophy is one of the oldest disciplines in existence and is the vessel for discussions about miracles, gods, and religion - among other things. Over the course of 12 lessons, learn about the history, types and notable characters of the study of philosophy. Plato Footnote delves into the science of philosophy, the philosophy of science, and how separate science and philosophy really are. Learn basics like “what is philosophy?” (literally the ‘love of wisdom’) to subjects like neuroethics, metaphysics, and reductionism.
with Plato FootnotePhilosophy is one of the oldest disciplines in existence and is the vessel for discussions about miracles, gods, and religion - among other things. Over the course of 12 lessons, learn about the history, types and notable characters of the study of philosophy. Plato Footnote delves into the science of philosophy, the philosophy of science, and how separate science and philosophy really are. Learn basics like “what is philosophy?” (literally the ‘love of wisdom’) to subjects like neuroethics, metaphysics, and reductionism.
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354 min3-part Philosophy course29 CQ
Do humans have purpose before they exist? In this philosophy course, learn why Jean-Paul Sartre rejects essence before existence with a detailed look at his essay, "Existentialism Is a Humanism."
with Gregory SadlerDo humans have purpose before they exist? In this philosophy course, learn why Jean-Paul Sartre rejects essence before existence with a detailed look at his essay, "Existentialism Is a Humanism."
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516 min5-part Philosophy course10 CQ
Discover the philosophical foundations of U.S. government, including the history of John Locke, Montesquieu's influence, the difference between executive order and law, and unconstitutional actions.
with Peter HolmDiscover the philosophical foundations of U.S. government, including the history of John Locke, Montesquieu's influence, the difference between executive order and law, and unconstitutional actions.
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452 min4-part Literature course27 CQ
In this course on the intersection of philosophy and literature, examine a classic of Existentialist lit: Jean-Paul Sartre's classic short story, "The Wall."
with Gregory SadlerIn this course on the intersection of philosophy and literature, examine a classic of Existentialist lit: Jean-Paul Sartre's classic short story, "The Wall."
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7100 min7-part Philosophy course54 CQ
In Plato's dialogue, The Meno, Socrates and Meno discuss the nature of moral virtue, recollection, and who (if anyone) can teach virtue. Discover this key philosophy text in this course!
with Gregory SadlerIn Plato's dialogue, The Meno, Socrates and Meno discuss the nature of moral virtue, recollection, and who (if anyone) can teach virtue. Discover this key philosophy text in this course!