Single Idea 24252

[catalogued under 11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 1. Knowledge]

Full Idea

Unlike true belief, knowledge is the result of instruction, …it is always accompanied by a true account [logos], …it is unmoved by persuasion, …and it is the property of scarcely any human beings.

Gist of Idea

Knowledge is taught, has logos, is unshakeable, and is rare

Source

Plato (Timaeus [c.362 BCE], 51e)

Book Reference

Plato: 'Timaeus and Critias', ed/tr. Waterfield,Robin [OUP 2008], p.44


A Reaction

Nowadays we are most likely to challenge the unshakeable condition, since science depends on critical challenges. Indeed Greek dialectic seem to require continual openness to the possibility of error. I like the account/logos. Those who know can teach.