' What exactly is knowledge?' The Theaetetus is a seminal text in the philosophy of knowledge & is acknowledged as one of Plato's finest works Cast as a conversation between Socrates & a clever but modest student Theaetetus it explores one of the key issues in philosophy what is knowledge? Though no definite answer is reached the discussion is penetrating & wide-ranging covering the claims of perception to be knowledge the theory that all is in motion & the perennially tempting idea that knowledge & truth are relative to different individuals or states The inquirers go on to explore the connection between knowledge & true judgement & the famous threefold definition of knowledge as justified true belief Packed with subtle arguments the dialogue is also a work of literary genius with an unforgettable portrait of Socrates as a midwife of wisdom This new edition uses the acclaimed translation by John Mc Dowell It
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