num_pages: 88
description: The Theaetetus is a philosophical dialogue written by Plato, in which Socrates engages in a conversation with a young mathematician named Theaetetus. The dialogue explores the nature of knowledge, and the question of whether knowledge is possible or not. The dialogue begins with Socrates asking Theaetetus what knowledge is, and the two engage in a series of discussions and arguments about the nature of knowledge. They explore various theories of knowledge, including the idea that knowledge is perception, or that it is a true belief with an account.Throughout the dialogue, Socrates challenges Theaetetus to think deeply about these theories, and to consider their implications. The dialogue ultimately ends without a clear resolution, leaving the question of the nature of knowledge open-ended. The Theaetetus is considered one of Plato's most important works, and is still studied and debated by philosophers today. It is a challenging and thought-provoking read, and is recommended for anyone interested in the nature of knowledge and the history of 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.
language: English
title: Theaetetus
titlecomplete: Theaetetus
genres: Academic, Philosophy, Greece, Science, Nonfiction, Ancient, Ancient History, Literature, Classics, History
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publisher: Kessinger Publishing