Plato And Innate Knowledge
Universal knowledge possessed by human beings is not acquired, but is “innate”. The senses effectuate a recollection of wisdom gained during the soul’s existence prior to birth. I believe these statements to be true and as a proponent, shall argue in favor on the basis of Plato’s works regarding the same.
Plato asserts that universal knowledge is not acquired, but rather, is inherently present in humans from birth. This “knowledge of the forms” was gained by the soul in an existence preceding entry into the physical realm. Fused within its mortal tabernacle, the soul subsequently “forgets” its previous realm and universal lore. Plato therefore argues that “all wisdom is recollection” (Biffle 216) of that which was learned prior to mortality. This notion remains consistent with beauty, perfection, courage, equality, and other metaphysical concepts that transcend sensory experience. The very existence of these unattainable sentiments testifies of preexisting......
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