Philosophy 1050-020  Spring 2008                                                                   NAME:

Introduction to Philosophy

Reading Questionnaire #4

Due: TUESDAY, February 12, 2008

Plato: Meno, pp. 71-78 (81b-86c) and pp. 89-92 (97a-100b)

Please answer each question in 2-4 sentences.

1. On page 71, what does Socrates suggest that learning actually is?  Why does he think so?

2. What is the difference between "true opinion" and "knowledge," according to Socrates?  Why is this difference important?