Explain how Socrates solves the geometry demonstration.

For the test, make sure to explain the relevance of each of the questions to the argument or text as a whole. In other words, give the context of the answer to the question in relation to the project or goal of the question’s respective text.
Explain Meno’s paradox and its consequences. How does Socrates resolve it? How is this issue relevant to the rest of the text?
Who are the candidates for teachers of virtue? Why are they dismissed? What is the significance of this discussion to the rest of the Meno?
Explain how Socrates solves the geometry demonstration. What is the significance of the demonstration to the rest of the text?
What are the two possible explanations of Socratic irony? What is the significance of this concept to interpreting Plato’s dialogues?
What is Euthyphro’s dilemma? What are the consequences of each horn of the dilemma? Which horn is finally accepted? What is the significance of the dilemma to the rest of the text?
What is one principle that all the gods MUST agree to? What is the significance of this agreement to the rest of the dialogue?
Identify and explain the one thing that Socrates claims to KNOW. How is this significant for understanding the rest of the Meno?
What are the characteristics of the elenchus? Why are they necessary, respectively?
How is the issue of piety introduced in the Euthyphro? Explain the significance of this detail in interpreting the dialogue.

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