In the Meno, Plato justifies the possibility for one’s mind to uncover knowledge. Knowing one can obtain knowledge motivates the mind to gain more knowledge. Plato explains the theory of recollection by first questioning what virtue is, then demonstrating the process through the questioning of a slave boy. Although a few weaknesses present themselves in Plato’s argument, Plato presents a valid theory on how our minds can obtain knowledge. The discussion of Plato’…showed first 75 words of 1277 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1277 total…emphasizes the human mind can obtain knowledge and define what virtue really is. This theory is essential to Plato and Meno continuing their work on obtaining knowledge. Unfortunately, the theory of recollection presents an infinite regress of how the soul first obtains the knowledge to “recollect.” Despite the fallacy in Plato’s theory of recollection, he still proves his point to Meno that the mind can obtain knowledge, and the search for knowledge should continue.