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i just took a psychology test. the exact same question and the answer was "innate ideas"

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Which philosopher affirmed the importance of inborn knowledge?

Plato affirmed the importance of inborn knowledge through his theory of innate ideas. He argued that we are born with knowledge of abstract concepts like justice and beauty, which we recollect through experience in the material world.


What did Socrates teach Plato?

Socrates taught Plato the importance of questioning and seeking knowledge through dialogue. He emphasized critical thinking, self-examination, and the pursuit of truth and wisdom. Plato's philosophical works are greatly influenced by Socrates' teachings.


Who were Greece's three most famous philosophers?

they are socrates, Plato and Aristotle


What was Socrates to Plato?

Socrates was Plato's Teacher. Plato was Socrates' most prized student. After Socrates' death, Plato began to write accounts of Socrates' dialogues.(sorry for the basic answer, i don't know how much detail you wanted).~element


Who was Socrates to Plato?

Socrates was Plato's mentor/teacher.


What were the main philosophical teachings of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?

Socrates focused on questioning and seeking truth through dialogue, Plato emphasized the importance of reason and the pursuit of knowledge, and Aristotle emphasized the importance of observation and logic in understanding the world.


Did Socrates and Plato emphasize the importance of animal spirits?

It really depends on which interpretation you are looking at. Some people believe that Plato and Socrates felt that everything as small as hair had a form. We learn this from Parmenidies. But other's believe that Socrates and Plato did not believe in any spirits or souls at all.


Who came first, Plato or Socrates?

Socrates came before Plato. Plato was a student of Socrates and wrote about his teachings.


Did Socrates and Plato ever meet?

Yes, Socrates and Plato knew each other as Plato was a student of Socrates. Plato documented many of Socrates' ideas and teachings in his dialogues.


What similaries do Socrates and Plato have in common?

Socrates and Plato both believed in the pursuit of truth and knowledge through critical thinking and questioning assumptions. They both emphasized the importance of virtue and ethics in personal and societal life. Additionally, Plato was a student of Socrates and much of his philosophical ideas were influenced by his teacher.


Three main greek philosophers?

Socrates Plato Aristotle Aristophanes Heraclitus Parmenides Pythagoras


Was Plato Socrates greatest competition?

No, Plato was Socrates' student.