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[from 'The Republic' by Plato, in 22. Metaethics / C. The Good / 1. Goodness / a. Form of the Good ]

Full Idea

It is goodness which gives the things we know their truth and makes it possible for people to have knowledge.

Gist of Idea

Goodness makes truth and knowledge possible

Source

Plato (The Republic [c.374 BCE], 508e)

Book Reference

Plato: 'Republic', ed/tr. Waterfield,Robin [OUP 1993], p.236


A Reaction

If we take truth to be the hallmark of successful thinking, then I have no idea what this means. I can't see how truth would disappear in an amoral cosmos.