Plato: Theaetetus and Sophist

Hardback

Main Details

Title Plato: Theaetetus and Sophist
Authors and Contributors      Edited and translated by Christopher Rowe
SeriesCambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:227
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 159
Category/GenreWestern philosophy - Ancient to c 500
ISBN/Barcode 9781107014831
ClassificationsDewey:184
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 3 December 2015
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Plato's Theaetetus and Sophist are two of his most important dialogues, and are widely read and discussed by philosophers for what they reveal about his epistemology and particularly his accounts of belief and knowledge. Although they form part of a single Platonic project, these dialogues are not usually presented as a pair, as they are in Christopher Rowe's new and lively translation. Offering a high standard of accuracy and readability, the translation reveals the continuity between these dialogues and others in the Platonic corpus, especially the Republic. The supporting introduction and notes help the reader to follow the arguments as they develop, explaining their structure, context and interpretation. This new edition challenges current scholarly approaches to Plato's work and will pave the way for fresh interpretations both of Theaetetus and Sophist and of Plato's writings in general.

Author Biography

Christopher Rowe is Emeritus Professor of Greek at the University of Durham. His publications include Plato and the Art of Philosophical Writing (Cambridge University Press, 2007), and translations of and written commentaries on numerous Platonic dialogues.