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[from 'Protagoras' by Plato, in 23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / d. Teaching virtue ]

Full Idea

Socrates: I do not believe that virtue can be taught.

Clarification

'Virtue' here is the Greek word 'areté', which also translates as 'excellence'

Gist of Idea

Socrates did not believe that virtue could be taught

Source

Plato (Protagoras [c.380 BCE], 320b)

Book Reference

Plato: 'Protagoras and Meno', ed/tr. Guthrie,W K C [Penguin 1956], p.51