M J Levett's elegant translation of Plato's Theaetetus first published in 1928 is here revised by Myles Burnyeat to reflect contemporary standards of accuracy while retaining the style imagery & idiomatic speech for which the Levett translation is unparalleled Bernard Williams concise introduction aimed at undergraduate students illuminates the powerful argument of this complex dialogue & illustrates its connections to contemporary metaphysical & epistemological concerns ...

' 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

Includes:: a valuable introduction that locates the work in Plato's oeuvre & explains some of the competing interpretations of its overall meaning The notes elucidate Plato's arguments & draw connections within the work & with other philosophical discussions ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more

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Julia Lambert is in her prime the greatest actress in England On stage she is a true professional in full possession of her emotions Off stage however she is bored with her husband less disciplined about her behaviour She is at first amused by the attentions of a shy but ambitious young fan then thrilled by his persistence
- & at last wildly but dangerously in love Although Maugham is most celebrated as a novelist & short-story writer it was as a playwright that he first knew success Theatre is both a tribute to a world from which he had retired & a persuasive testimony to his enthusiasm for drama & the stage
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How can we rethink the importance of voice in performance? How can we understand voice simultaneously as music & text as sound & body or as both personal & political? This book explores voice across genres media & cultures inviting the reader to reassess established ways of analysing enjoying & listening to voice ...

This book is designed for the college student who may be unacquainted with many plays & has seen a limited number of theatre productions Focusing primarily on four plays-Macbeth A Raisin in the Sun Rent & You Can't Take It with You-this textbook aims to inform the student about theatre arts stimulate interest in the art form lead to critical thinking about theatre & prepare the student to be a more informed & critical theatregoer At the beginning of the text each play is described with plot synopses (and suggested video versions) & then the four representative works are referred to throughout the book This second edition also features revised & expanded chapters throughout including on the technical aspects of theatre the role of the audience & critic & the diversity of theatre today ...

Edward Lionheart (Vincent Price) a demented Shakespearean actor adds murder to his repertoire when he takes gruesome revenge on the eight critics who slighted him He knows he deserved that major award for his fine acting but once again the critics denied him & chose some other inferior performer So now he&s going to make them pay All it takes is a faked suicide so they believe him dead & a few murder scenes taken directly from Shakespeare&s plays Then one by one the eight judges will experience Lionheart&s version of poetic justice His loyal--and equally demented--daughter (Diana Rigg) abets him in his grisly plan ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Prepare for a unique concoction of murder & mayhem as we take to the stage with the Moreau Family a band of twisted misfits who travel around the UK performing a sinister variety act for unsuspecting audiences Leave your inhibitions at the door & open your mind to an experience unlike any other as you witness one of the most bizarre crime sprees in the annals of British history As the twisted family unleash their surreal brand of carnage vengeful hit man Duke Enright is hot on their trail determined to bring their show to a close Dare you enter the Theatre of Fear? You&ll PAY to enter but you&ll PRAY to leave Actors Jared Morgan Shireen Ashton Sarah Louise Madison Lee Bane Nathan Head Directors Andrew Jones Language English Number of discs 1 ...

Tracklist & When He Falleth (Remix) Black As The Devil Painteth (Remix) Lorelei (Icon Of Coil Remix) Reverie (Current Chill Mix) Machine (VNV Nation Remix) Fragment (Element Remix) Let You Down (Rico Darum & Superdead Rmx) Motion (Funker Vogt Remix) Envision (Conetik Remix) Storm (Zeromancer Remix) Fade (Pride & Fall Remix) Storm (Tornado Mix) Frozen (Ambrosius Mix) Deadland (Tommy Olsson Remake) Hide & Seek (Kristoffer Oustad Remix) Forever Is The World (Siva Six Remix) ...

Theatre of War depicts stunningly authentic battles of World War II between 1939-1945 Command hundreds of different unit types ...

Every family has its secrets but it was a huge surprise to the three young Forbeses fresh from a country vicarage to discover that their grandmother was a famous actress Sent to live with her in bombed-out wartime London they soon discovered that they were expected to follow in the family footsteps
- to the footlights -! As an actress herself Noel Streatfeild was familiar with all the details of the backstage world of the theatre She has created an authentic perceptive & vivid picture of theatrical life
- from stage school to auditions to performances

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