{"product_id":"theaetetus-9780199646166","title":"Theaetetus","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e'What exactly is knowledge?'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eTheaetetus \u003c\/em\u003eis a seminal text in the philosophy of knowledge, and is acknowledged as one of Plato's finest works. Cast as a conversation between Socrates and a clever but modest student, Theaetetus, it explores one of the key issues in philosophy: what is knowledge? Though no definite answer is\u003cbr\u003ereached, the discussion is penetrating and wide-ranging, covering the claims of perception to be knowledge, the theory that all is in motion, and the perennially tempting idea that knowledge and truth are relative to different individuals or states. The inquirers go on to explore the connection\u003cbr\u003ebetween knowledge and true judgement, and 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis new edition uses the acclaimed translation by John McDowell. It includes a valuable introduction that locates the work in Plato's \u003cem\u003eoeuvre\u003c\/em\u003e, and explains some of the competing interpretations of its overall meaning. The notes elucidate Plato's arguments and draw connections within the work and\u003cbr\u003ewith other philosophical discussions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Series: \u003c\/strong\u003e For over 100 years \u003cstrong\u003eOxford World's Classics\u003c\/strong\u003e has made available the broadest spectrum 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\u003cbr\u003eintroductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780199646166\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.60h x 5.00w x 0.60d","brand":"Plato, John McDowell, Lesley Brown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41968258908341,"sku":"9780199646166","price":13.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_4341e634-ebcb-42bd-83c5-f76c821c43f6.jpg?v=1647956221","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/theaetetus-9780199646166","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}