Timothy ChappellÂ’s new translation of the Theaetetus is presented here in short sections of text, each preceded by a summary of the argument and followed by his philosophical commentary on it. Introductory remarks discuss Plato and his works, his use of dialogue, the structure of the Theaetetus, and alternative interpretations of the work as a whole. A glossary and bibliography are provided.
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Those who come fresh to the Theaetetus will find plenty of help in Timothy ChappellÂ’s volume. -- Christopher Rowe, University of Durham
[Chappell] communicates, with clarity and concision, a thorough command of the complexities of Plato and the various interpretative positions. --Sarah Broadie, University of St. Andrews
[Chappell] communicates, with clarity and concision, a thorough command of the complexities of Plato and the various interpretative positions. --Sarah Broadie, University of St. Andrews
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Timothy Chappell is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Dundee, UK.
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I am not a Plato scholar (at least not yet) so I bought this book hoping it would provide me with a detailed explanation of one of my favorite Platonic dialogues, the Theaetetus. After reading and re-reading this book I have to say it provided what I expected and then some. I would recommend this book to anyone who has read the Theaetetus and is looking for a scholarly examination of that dialogue -- but don't expect an easy read. Chappell's discussion is complex in its own right and requires careful study. Anyone who gets to the point where they want to read this kind of book should expect it to be complex. Chappell does afford guides within the text to assist more casual readers to navigate more easily through it. I do feel as though I have a much more insightful understanding of the Theaetetus and can more easily discuss and debate the main issues of the dialogue in my philosophy classes. I assume that is what motivated him to write it in the first place and so, therefore, it is successful in its intent.
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- Philosophical Investigations (3rd Edition) by Ludwig Wittgenstein on 5 pages
- The Philosophy of Logical Atomism (Open Court Classics) by Bertrand Arthur Russell on page 209, and page 228
- Logic and Knowledge: Essays, 1901 to 1950 on page 208, and Back Matter
- The Theaetetus of Plato by Myles Burnyeat on page 20, and Back Matter
- From a Logical Point of View: Nine Logico-Philosophical Essays, Second Revised Edition by W. V. Quine on page 164, and Back Matter
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