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Theaetetus

Author
Plato
Series
World Classics
Language
English
Length
172 pages
ISBN
9781911429920
Published
19 June 2016
Imprint
The Big Nest
  • Knowledge
  • Perception
  • True Belief
  • Reason
  • Understanding
  • Essential Nature
  • Memory
  • Innate
  • Opinion
  • Truth

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"Theaetetus" is a philosophical dialogue written by Plato that explores the nature of knowledge and the problem of knowledge acquisition. The book takes its name from the main character, a young mathematician named Theaetetus. The dialogue begins with Socrates engaging Theaetetus in a discussion about the nature of knowledge. They explore the question of what knowledge is, and how it can be acquired. They discuss various definitions of knowledge, such as the idea that knowledge is perception or true belief.

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Plato (c. 427–347 BCE) wrote the dialogues in which Socrates thinks aloud — justice, love, the shape of a good city. Philosophy here is drama. Interactive Media keeps those conversations in circulation.

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