At the end of the Meno, Socrates states that knowledge is true belief that has been “[tied] down by giving an account of the reason why” (98a). ChatGPT4 answers this question in the following way:
“Socrates believes that to truly know a concept, one must be able to answer ‘What is ____?’ questions in a way that provides a rational and coherent account of the concept’s essence or definition. This means not only having a true belief about the concept but also being able to articulate the reasons and principles that make that belief true. So, when Socrates talks about knowledge as true belief with an account of the reason why, he is emphasizing the importance of not just holding correct beliefs but also understanding and being able to explain why those beliefs are correct. This aligns with his method of inquiry, where he engages in dialectical conversations to help individuals clarify and justify their beliefs.”
How could this answer be improved? How does this conception of knowledge as true belief + an account of the reason why relate to Socrates’ implicit belief that having knowledge consists in being able to answer “What is ____?” questions? Cite the pre-Socratics fragments and Plato’s text in order to substantiate your claims. Use your word allotment wisely, i.e. be concise. Write it under 500 words