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Single Idea 302

[catalogued under 22. Metaethics / A. Ethics Foundations / 1. Nature of Ethics / d. Ethical theory]

Full Idea

What knowledge would enable us to live finely for the rest of our lives?

Gist of Idea

What knowledge is required to live well?

Source

Plato (Euthydemus [c.379 BCE], 293a)

Book Reference

Plato: 'Early Socratic Dialogues', ed/tr. Saunders,Trevor J [Penguin 1987], p.351


A Reaction

A successful grasp of other people's points of view might lead to respect for them. Also a realisation that we are not isolated individuals. We really are all in it together.