What Is Socrates's Point When He Says, "Do You See

question 209

Multiple Choice

What is Socrates's point when he says, "Do you see, Meno, what advances he [the boy] has made in his power of recollection? He did not know at first, and he does not know now, what is the side of a figure of eight feet. But then he thought that he knew, and answered confidently as if he knew, and had no difficulty. Now he has a difficulty, and neither knows nor thinks that he knows."

• A) That the boy is better off in knowing his ignorance.
• B) That the boy needs to be taught more of the Greek language.
• C) That the boy doesn't understand basic Geometry.
• D) That the boy will never be able to solve the problem.

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