Which philosopher said Only he who knows that he knows nothing, knows anything"?

Question

I think it was Socrates.

Answer 1

Based on my research, it appears that this phrase, or something like it, was written by Plato in his version of Socrates' defense at his (Socrates') trial, which is called "The Apology", otherwise known as "The Death of Socrates". The following line can be found in the translation listed in my sources: "I am better off than he is,-- for he knows nothing, and thinks that he knows; I neither know nor think that I know. In this latter particular, then, I seem to have slightly the advantage of him"

Answer 2

Socrates, hence the socratic method of teaching which involves questions and questions and questions. In any philosophy class this is a good place to start. Because the statement asks you to question everything that you "think" you know.

If I were to try to teach you how to bake a cake in the Socratic method, I would be asking you how. And based on your answer, I will ask questions like "but wouldn't your cake taste funny without sugar" and if you can't answer, I am reminding you that apparently you don't know how to bake a cake. You only thought you knew. My mission as a teacher would not be to lecture, but to expose to you the questions you forgot to ask to yourself.

"Who are you?" "Why are you here?" If you stop with your name, and "I'm bored" answers, maybe philosophy is not for you.

Answer 3

I agree, I think it was Socrates.

Answer 4

if any man thinks he knows anything he knows nothing yet as he ought to know

Answer 5

confucious. also dont eat yellow snow.

Answer 6

i think sexygeek said that.

Answer 7

"Only he who knows that he knows nothing"

CONTRADICTION

"knows that he knows nothing, knows anything"

CONTRADICTION