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The Myth of Thamus and Theuth Has writing allowed the pretense of understanding rather than true understanding?

Gurteen Knowledge Blog   April 6, 2021, 19:58Have you ever considered the consequences of the invention of writing? Do you think that it may have weakened the necessity and power of memory and allowed for the pretense of understanding rather than true understanding? In the Phaedrus, a book written by Plato about 370 BCE, Plato records a discussion between Socrates and … Continue reading The Myth of Thamus and Theuth Has writing allowed the pretense of understanding rather than true understanding?

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The Myth of Thamus and Theuth Does writing allow the pretense of understanding, rather than true understanding?

In Plato’s Phaedrus, Socrates shares the myth of Thamus and Theuth, questioning the invention of writing. Writing, he argues, weakens memory and offers the appearance of wisdom without true understanding. Socrates suggests that serious discourse using the dialectic method is a nobler pursuit, leading to genuine wisdom and happiness. Introduction When we think about humankind’s … Continue reading The Myth of Thamus and Theuth Does writing allow the pretense of understanding, rather than true understanding?