The first difference comes from Socrates' changed view about knowledge. In Meno, Socrates indicates that understanding the basic nature of a matter is good enough. For example, after asking many questions about the square to Meno's attendant, Socrates tells Meno that the attendant is now in a better position as he has at least realized that he does not know the matter accurately yet and would be glad to find out about it. On the other hand, in Republic, Socrates criticizes people for not being able to tell the sorts of knowledge that they believe to be the good. It seems like Socrates' expectation of knowledge has increased in Republic from what he expected in
The first difference comes from Socrates' changed view about knowledge. In Meno, Socrates indicates that understanding the basic nature of a matter is good enough. For example, after asking many questions about the square to Meno's attendant, Socrates tells Meno that the attendant is now in a better position as he has at least realized that he does not know the matter accurately yet and would be glad to find out about it. On the other hand, in Republic, Socrates criticizes people for not being able to tell the sorts of knowledge that they believe to be the good. It seems like Socrates' expectation of knowledge has increased in Republic from what he expected in