| Author |
Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE |
| Translator |
Zambas, Kyriakos, 1866- |
| Title |
Θεαίτητος
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| Alternate Title |
Theaetetus
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| Credits |
Produced by Sophia Canoni. Book provided by Iason Konstantinides
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| Summary |
"Θεαίτητος" by Plato is a philosophical dialogue written in ancient times. This work delves into the nature of knowledge and science, presenting ideas through conversations primarily involving Socrates and a young mathematician named Theaetetus. The dialogue examines various definitions of knowledge, exploring what it means to truly know something. At the start of the dialogue, we are introduced to the characters Eucleides and Terpsion, who discuss the ailing Theaetetus, a significant figure within the conversation. Eucleides reveals that he carries a written account of Socrates' dialogues with Theaetetus and others. The initial exchanges establish a context for examining the theme of knowledge, as Socrates invites Theaetetus to define what knowledge is, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of philosophical concepts related to expertise and wisdom throughout the ensuing dialogue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Greek |
| LoC Class |
B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
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| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Knowledge, Theory of
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| Subject |
Socrates, 470 BC-399 BC
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
35020 |
| Release Date |
Jan 20, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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