Plato’s Meno, written in the late 5th century BC, centers on the question of whether virtue can be taught. The dialogue unfolds between Meno, a young Thessalian aristocrat, and Socrates, as they examine the nature of virtue and knowledge. Meno proposes different virtues for men, women, and children, but Socrates challenges him to find a universal definition. Their discussion expands beyond virtue itself to the relationship between learning and recollection, grounded in the immortality of the soul. Through this inquiry, the dialogue reveals profound reflections on virtue, knowledge, and the essence of teaching.
