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Single Idea 1921

[catalogued under 23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / d. Teaching virtue]

Full Idea

If virtue is some sort of knowledge, then clearly it could be taught.

Gist of Idea

If virtue is a type of knowledge then it ought to be taught

Source

Plato (Meno [c.385 BCE], 87c)

Book Reference

Plato: 'Protagoras and Meno', ed/tr. Guthrie,W K C [Penguin 1956], p.141