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* Can we give an alternate account of what happened? * * * * This is just a summary of the assignment—see the posted assignment for full details! From the journal Science, published by AAAS, Friday, January 19, 2006:WASHINGTON - Even if you never learned the difference between a triangle, a rectangle and a trapezoid, and you never used a ruler, a compass or a map, you would still do well on some basic geometry tests, according to a new study.Using a series of nonverbal tests, scientists claim to have uncovered core knowledge of geometry in villagers from a remote region of the Amazon who have little schooling or experience with maps and speak a language without the mathematical language of geometry. Which one doesn’t belong? First Paper Assignmentposted on-line at /Jklagge/coursepage.htm State and briefly explain the requirements on a good definition. Illustrate their importance by giving bad definitions that fail each requirement. Then give a good definition that satisfies all the requirements. Contact the Writing Center for help writing. Due in discussion section on February 8. * Name that tune. * * Meno compares Socrates to a broad torpedo fish—numbs its victim. Meno: “I have made many speeches about virtue before large audiences on thousands of occasions, very good speeches as I thought, but now I cannot even say what it is.” Does Socrates have him where he wants him? Not really. Doesn’t admit ignorance. Rather, blames Socrates for confusion. “I know it—you just keep me from saying it.” * Story of the enthused pupil who seeks out a Zen Master for wisdom/meaning of life. * Problems of not acknowledging ignorance—stop seeking. * * What do you think? * * * * How do you spell “professor”—2 f’s or 2 s’s? How do you spell “psychiatrist”?—s-i-c-i…? Know enough to get started. Cure for cancer? Definition of virtue? * It IS possible to look for something you don’t know. * * * * Here Socrates rubs it into Meno—Isn’t slave-boy better off for realizing he doesn’t kno