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The Theaetetus is a philosophical dialogue written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato in which Socrates engages in a conversation with his student Theaetetus about the nature of knowledge. The dialogue explores various theories of knowledge, including the idea that knowledge is perception, that it is true belief, and that it is a combination of both perception and true belief. Socrates challenges each of these theories, arguing that knowledge must be something more than mere perception or belief. Throughout the dialogue, the characters engage in a lively debate about the nature of knowledge and the limitations of human understanding. The Theaetetus is considered one of Plato’s most important works and has had a significant influence on the development of Western philosophy. This edition of the text, first published in 1875, includes a comprehensive introduction and notes by the translator, Benjamin Jowett.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.