Plato, Lesley Brown (Contributor), John McDowell (Translator)
Theaetetus (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199646166
- author:
- Plato, Lesley Brown (Contributor), John McDowell (Translator)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 1.5 x 12.7 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Philosophy, History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Theaetetus by Plato
This seminal text in the philosophy of knowledge explores one of the key issues in philosophy: what is knowledge? A conversation between Socrates and his student, Theaetetus, delves into the claims of perception to be knowledge, the theory that all is in motion, and the idea that knowledge and truth are relative.
The dialogue features subtle arguments and an unforgettable portrait of Socrates as a midwife of wisdom. This new edition uses the acclaimed translation by John McDowell and includes a valuable introduction and notes to clarify Plato's arguments and draw connections within the work and with other philosophical discussions.
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