... (P.M. Huby, 1964) From what Plato writes, Socrates believed knowledge was the key to virtue and happiness. Plato's teaching method was the exploration of the question itself, and coming to a satisfactory answer was not the intent of the discussion. Socrates was dissatisfied with those who defined something by listing or using a series of words to describe it. If someone tried to define "justice" by using a series ... ", Plato might consider "why is this action just", or "why is that mountain beautiful". This does not necessarily show an advance, but a different approach to similar topics...

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