““It is important for an understanding of Plato to make a distinction at this point. Plato does not maintain that one must have knowledge in order to lead the good life. He maintains only the weaker doctrine that if one does have knowledge, that person will lead the good life. Even without the possession of knowledge it is possible for some individuals to lead the good life, but they will do so haphazardly or blindly. It is only if we have knowledge that we can be assured of leading such an existence.””
