When examining Plato's works that feature Socrates, it is often difficult to determine which ideas originated from Socrates himself and which were introduced or expanded upon by Plato. What is this issue called?

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Published: 13 Apr 2023
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The term 'The Socratic Problem' refers to the challenge of distinguishing between the authentic views of Socrates and the contributions made by Plato in his dialogues, as it is unclear which ideas truly belong to Socrates.

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When examining Plato's works that feature Socrates, it is often difficult to determine which ideas originated from Socrates himself and which were introduced or expanded upon by Plato. What is this issue called?

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