{"product_id":"theaetetus-plato-9781806292509","title":"Theaetetus: What Is Knowledge? - A Foundational Dialogue on Epistemology and Perception","description":"\u003cem\u003eWhat if everything you knew was just perception?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlato's \u003cem\u003eTheaetetus\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most enduring and essential dialogues on the nature of knowledge. In a vivid philosophical exchange, Socrates engages Theaetetus-a bright young mathematician-in a discussion that still resonates with anyone who has ever questioned what it means to truly know something.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs knowledge simply what we see and feel? Is it justified belief? Or is there a higher standard by which truth must be measured? With humor, persistence, and razor-sharp logic, Socrates tears down easy assumptions and forces us to rethink the nature of truth and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis contemporary adaptation brings clarity and accessibility to Plato's timeless ideas. Ideal for modern readers seeking a deep but readable dive into philosophy, this edition is a perfect starting point or reintroduction to the questions that underlie all intellectual inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Powerful Dialogue on Knowledge\u003c\/strong\u003e - Socratic reasoning that explores the boundaries of what we can claim to know.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Roots of Western Epistemology\u003c\/strong\u003e - Concepts that inspired centuries of philosophical thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Modern, Accessible Translation\u003c\/strong\u003e - A faithful yet clear adaptation for contemporary readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Journey of Intellectual Exploration \u003c\/strong\u003e- Challenge your mind alongside Socrates and Theaetetus in a story that sparks curiosity and insight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a student of philosophy or a curious thinker, \u003cem\u003eTheaetetus\u003c\/em\u003e will lead you through the thrilling process of questioning and discovery. Begin your philosophical journey today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Plato\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1806292505\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781806292509\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Library of Alexandria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/26\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 114\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d","brand":"Plato","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47931071430911,"sku":"9781806292509","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3b7d8f79-3449-4d07-8514-db4f5d18fc08.jpg?v=1766346250","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/theaetetus-plato-9781806292509","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}