Theaetetus (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162626802)

Theaetetus is a philosophical dialogue written by Plato, which explores the nature of knowledge and the definition of truth. The dialogue takes place between Socrates and his young student Theaetetus, who is eager to understand the meaning of knowledge. Throughout the dialogue, Socrates and Theaetetus engage in a series of intellectual discussions and debates, examining various theories of knowledge put forward by different philosophers.The central question of the dialogue is whether knowledge is simply a matter of perception or whether it involves some kind of objective truth. Socrates argues that knowledge cannot be based solely on perception, as our senses can often deceive us. Instead, he suggests that true knowledge requires a deeper understanding of the underlying principles that govern the world.The dialogue also explores the concept of knowledge as a form of communication, as Socrates and Theaetetus discuss the role of language and the limits of human understanding. They examine the ways in which language can be used to convey knowledge and the difficulties of expressing complex ideas in words.Overall, Theaetetus is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of knowledge and the challenges of understanding the world around us. It is considered one of Plato's most influential works and has had a profound impact on the development of Western philosophy.Theaetetus records the first critical attempt to come to grips with certain intricate and vexing problems of human knowledge. What is required in the interest of philosophy is a theory of knowledge. The historical importance of the Theaetetus is that the chief problems in this field were first raised and discussed in it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Plato
ISBN-10: 1162626801
ISBN-13: 9781162626802
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 88
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.28lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.18d