Meno

In the conclusion of Meno, it was decided that virtue could not be taught or practiced, but was instead divinely given to us. If this is the case, then when is virtue allotted to us? It does not necessarily occur at birth, because virtue would then be considered part of our nature. The notion of virtue may be subconsciously present in us, but in order for us to act on the idea of seeking out virtue, one must first have a sort of spiritual consciousness. In order for a person to access their own virtue, they must come to a realization of the higher powers that bestowed said virtue on them. This may not always occur simultaneously with a religious conversion. But, a person must first become morally aware of one’s conscience and spiritual beings before embracing virtue.