Abstract
The question of whether and how virtue should be taught has been discussed by thinkers in the West for at least 2,500 years. Chapter VI of the Dissoi Logoi, “Concerning Wisdom and Virtue, Whether They Are Teachable,” concludes that, yes, of course virtue can be taught. It is not, however, a standard or typical subject. Even if it is teachable, it is, as a project for educators, “strange.” The basic issue animating the chapter remains very much alive today, and what we learn from the ancient author's treatment of it carries important lessons for contemporary educators.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.