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Alexander of Aphrodisias gave an argument for the superiority of this concept by showing that the Gods have no need of virtue in a commentary. Socrates considers but rejects Critias’s account of temperance as a particular form of this concept. This concept (-5[1])can never apply to “accidental” phenomena since it deals with what is necessary, according to Aristotle. This concept is compared to birds in an aviary in a dialogue (15[1])centered on it. In Aristotelianism, this concept depends upon a (*) demonstrative argument with experience as the first principle. Socrates solves a paradox about acquiring this concept (10[1])when one lacks (10[1])it with his theory of recollection in the dialogue Meno. (10[1])For 10 points, name this concept which Plato defines as justified true belief. ■END■

ANSWER: knowledge [or episteme; accept scientia; accept science] (The second sentence is from the Charmides. The fourth sentence is from the Theatetus.)
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