Theaetetus

Plato's Theaetetus is a philosophical dialogue that explores the nature of knowledge, perception, and the definition of truth. It takes its name from its central character, Theaetetus, a young mathematician whose understanding of knowledge is challenged and examined by Socrates. Through a series of thought experiments and philosophical arguments, Plato explores different theories of knowledge, including sensory perception, rationalism, and the nature of concepts and definitions. The dialogu...