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Theaetetus
By Plato, R. Waterfield (Translated by)

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Paperback, 272 pages
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UK, 26 March 1987

Set immediately prior to the trial and execution of Socrates in 399 BC, Theaetetus shows the great philosopher considering the nature of knowledge itself, in a debate with the geometrician Theodorus and his young follower Theaetetus. Their dialogue covers many questions, such as: is knowledge purely subjective, composed of the ever-changing flow of impressions we receive from the outside world? Is it better thought of as true belief'? Or is it, as many modern philosophers argue, justified true belief', in which the belief is supported by argument or evidence? With skill and eloquence, Socrates guides the debate, drawing out the implications of these theories and subjecting them to merciless and mesmerising criticism. One of the founding works of epistemology, this profound discussion of the problem of knowledge continues to intrigue and inspire.


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Set immediately prior to the trial and execution of Socrates in 399 BC, Theaetetus shows the great philosopher considering the nature of knowledge itself, in a debate with the geometrician Theodorus and his young follower Theaetetus. Their dialogue covers many questions, such as: is knowledge purely subjective, composed of the ever-changing flow of impressions we receive from the outside world? Is it better thought of as true belief'? Or is it, as many modern philosophers argue, justified true belief', in which the belief is supported by argument or evidence? With skill and eloquence, Socrates guides the debate, drawing out the implications of these theories and subjecting them to merciless and mesmerising criticism. One of the founding works of epistemology, this profound discussion of the problem of knowledge continues to intrigue and inspire.

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9780140444506
ISBN
0140444505
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Other Information
map, bibliography
Dimensions
19.8 x 13 x 1.5 centimeters (0.15 kg)

Table of Contents

Theaetetus - Plato Preface
Map
Theaetetus
Essay
Bibliography

About the Author

Plato (c.427-347 BC) was one of the shapers of the whole intellectual tradition of the West. He was disgusted by the corruption of Athenian political life, and the execution of his teacher Socrates. He sought cures for the ills of society in philosophy, and became convinced that those ills would not cease until philosophers became rulers, or rulers philosophers. Robin Waterfield has translated various Greek philosophical texts, and was once a commissioning editor for Penguin.

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By on April 16, 2009
Interesting dialetic and logical progression. Again it shows the quandaries in philosophy that absolute truth can never be garnered despite their concentrated proofs by exhaustion. Mainly centred on the concepts of knowledge, socrates is careful to avoid the misgivings brought about by varying meanings, assumptions and semantics that often belie the real essence of philosphical arguments. Initially it seems somewhat empiricist by assuming that knowledge is perception itself but through a quagmire of circular arguments that often involve relying on real world experience, a whole myriad of contradictions are brought about. I cant help but think it that it the whole premise of trying to discern knowledge, begs the question;as knowledge is required to discern logical argument and the meaning of things involved in the discussion. However, they account for by the fact that they acknowledge and understand knowledge of things; it is just knowledge as an independent entity to which they are trying to attain an understanding. IT is odd because it is asking what is the knowledge of knowledge
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