The central question of the menu is the meaning of virtue, but it does not provide a definitive answer. Part of the reason behind that lack of answer is that it delves into more questions - such as what the meaning of a definition is, as well. This leads to whether virtue can be taught and whether it can be defined. Numerous definitions of virtue are offered, but they are put together from custom.
This shows that virtue actually cannot be defined. That is relevant to the Athenians and to the people of today because it reminds everyone that defining something such as virtue is not truly possible, and opinions of what is virtuous are going to vary from person to person.
