Plato
Theaetetus (Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140444506
- author:
- Plato
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1987
- Pages:
- 256
- Genre:
- Ancient Western philosophy to c 500
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The nature of knowledge itself is at the heart of Plato's thought-provoking dialogue, Theaetetus. Set against the backdrop of Socrates' trial in 399 BC, this work explores fundamental questions about the nature of knowledge and how it is acquired. In a debate with the geometrician Theodorus and his young follower Theaetetus, Socrates guides the discussion, drawing out the implications of various theories and subjecting them to rigorous criticism. This profound examination of the problem of knowledge continues to intrigue readers today, offering insights into the complexities of perception and understanding. First published by Penguin in 1987, this edition features a translation that brings Plato's ideas to life for modern readers.
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