Plato's Theory of Knowledge: The Theatetus and The Sophist (Philosophical Classics)
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| Rating | : | 4.13 (689 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486427633 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In addition to writing philosophical dialogues — used to teach logic, ethics, rhetoric, religion, and mathematics as well as philosophy — he founded Athens' Academy, the Western world's first institution of higher learning.. Plato ranks among the most familiar ancient philosophers, along with his teacher, Socrates, and his student, Aristotle
Language Notes Text: English (translation) Original Language: Greek
The dialog follows Socrates' cross-examination of a self-proclaimed true philosopher, The Stranger, on the distinction between philosophers, statesmen, and sophists.. The Theatetus offers a systematic treatment of the question, "What is knowledge?" Most of the dialog takes place between Socrates and the student Theatetus. Both works pose eternal questions that keep these dialogs ever-relevant not only for students of philosophy but also for every reader and thinker. Plato depreciated the term, and ever since, in philosophy, sophistry indicates the deceptive exploitation of linguistic ambiguities. Like most Socratic dialogs, the Theatetus ends without a definitive answer — leaving the subject open for the reader's further consideration. Cornford, this edition of two masterpieces of Plato's later period features extensive ongoing commentaries by Cornford that provide helpful background information and valuable insights. Translated by the noted classical scholar Francis M. Among the answers they exp
David Kn. said Plato and Cornford. The author credits for this book should really include Francis M. Cornford, the early "Plato and Cornford" according to David Kn.. The author credits for this book should really include Francis M. Cornford, the early 20th century classicist whose commentary accounts for more words in the text than do his translations of the actual dialogs. Some might find the constantly interjected commentary annoying - I found it very helpful. So m. 0th century classicist whose commentary accounts for more words in the text than do his translations of the actual dialogs. Some might find the constantly interjected commentary annoying - I found it very helpful. So m