Meno

I never really considered virtue a complicated idea until we read this dialogue between Meno and Socrates. The concept of virtue to me was simply the goodness of people. However, after further reading and discussion in class, I realize that “good” can be defined in many different ways depending on the individual, which has completely confused my understanding of what virtue actually is. In the conclusion of “Meno,” Socrates decides that since we aren’t sure what virtue is, it isn’t teachable, and it isn’t natural, it must be a gift from the divine. I don’t really see any other conclusion that is possible when it comes to the question of virtue. I don’t believe in the same divine beings as Socrates, but I believe in the Christian God and His definition of good. Although I am not quite sure if virtue is just a gift that we get randomly from God, I do think that we can obtain virtue through believing and learning about life through our Faith.