Plato believed that ________.
A) memory can be described by a "wax tablet," on which words can be carved
B) observation is more important than reasoning
C) knowledge can only derive from observation
D) memory is formed when items are closely linked in space or time

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Plato used the metaphor of a "wax tablet" to describe memory in his dialogues, suggesting that memories are like impressions made on wax, which can vary in clarity and durability depending on the quality of the wax (representing the quality of the soul's perceptual capacity) and the precision of the impression (representing the accuracy of perception and thought). This metaphor illustrates his belief in the importance of innate ideas and reasoning over empirical observation for acquiring knowledge.

Plato Believed That ________