New Explorations In Plato S Theaetetus

Through the explorations of excellent scholars, this book provides a new understanding of Plato's Theaetetus, an absolute masterpiece which contains fundamental insights – about the nature of human cognition, perception, rationality – which are still at the centre of the contemporary debate.

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Theaetetus by Plato: "Theaetetus" is one of Plato's philosophical dialogues, exploring the nature of knowledge, perception, and the definition of knowledge itself. In this dialogue, Socrates engages in a discussion with Theaetetus, a young mathematician, to probe the concept of knowledge. Key Aspects of the Dialogue "Theaetetus": Epistemology: Plato delves into the theory of knowledge (epistemology), examining what constitutes knowledge and how it can be distinguished from mere belief. Socratic Method: The dialogue showcases Socrates' trademark method of questioning and dialectical inquiry as he challenges Theaetetus to define knowledge. Philosophical Inquiry: "Theaetetus" raises fundamental questions about the nature of perception, truth, and the limitations of human understanding. Plato (circa 428/427–348/347 BCE) was an ancient Greek philosopher and one of the most influential figures in Western philosophy. "Theaetetus" is part of his extensive body of philosophical dialogues that continue to be studied and debated by scholars today.

A systematic treatment of the question, "What is knowledge?", this masterpiece from Plato's later period features a dialogue between Socrates and his student, Theaetetus. Translation by Francis M. Cornford, who provides extensive commentaries.

This book addresses a range of highly debated problems among scholars of Plato’s Phaedo and provides an overall interpretation of the dialogue.

This book meets the need to revise the standard interpretations of an apparently aporetic dialogue, full of eloquent silences and tricky suggestions, as it explores, among many other topics, the dramatis personae, including Plato's self-references behind the scene and the role of Socrates on stage, the question of method and refutation and the way dialectics plays a part in the dialogue. More especifically, it contains a set of papers devoted to perception and Plato's criticism of Heraclitus and Protagoras. A section deals with the problem of the relation between knowledge and thinking, including the the aviary model and the possibility of error. It also emphasizes some positive contributions to the classical Platonic doctrines and his philosophy of education. The reception of the dialogue in antiquity and the medieval age closes the analysis. Representing different hermeneutical traditions, prestigious scholars engage with these issues in divergent ways, as they shed new light on a complex controversial work.