Reading Plato’s Theaetetus

Timothy Chappell’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.