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Theaetetus

by Plato

  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press
  • 12.7 x 19.4 x 1.6 cm

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For students and lovers of philosophy seeking insight

Clarifies complex ideas about knowledge and perception

You will deepen your understanding of philosophical concepts

The Theaetetus explores the profound question of knowledge through engaging dialogue.

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__'What exactly is knowledge?'__The Theaetetus is a seminal text in the philosophy of knowledge, and is acknowledged as one of Plato's finest works. Cast as a conversation between Socrates and a clever but modest student, Theaetetus, it explores one of the key issues in philosophy: what is knowledge? Though no definite answer is reached, the discussion is penetrating and wide-ranging, covering the claims of perception to be knowledge, the theory that all is in motion, and the perennially tempting idea that knowledge and truth are relative to different individuals or states. The inquirers go on to explore the connection between knowledge and true judgement, and the famous threefold definition of knowledge as justified true belief. Packed with subtle arguments, the dialogue is also a work of literary genius, with an unforgettable portrait of Socrates as a midwife of wisdom. This new edition uses the acclaimed translation by John McDowell. It includes a valuable introduction that locates the work in Plato's oeuvre, and explains some of the competing interpretations of its overall meaning. The notes elucidate Plato's arguments and draw connections within the work and with other philosophical discussions. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Theaetetus and The Complete Works of Plato: Socratic, Platonist, Cosmological, and Apocryphal Dialogues
The Complete Works of Plato: Socratic, Platonist, Cosmological, and Apocryphal DialoguesTheaetetus

  • Title

    Theaetetus

  • Author

    Plato

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Oxford University Press

  • Published

    April 2014

  • Weight

    159g

  • Dimensions

    12.7 x 19.4 x 1.6 cm

  • ISBN

    9780199646166

  • ISBN-10

    0199646163

  • Eden Code

    6117957

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