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"Theaetetus" is a philosophical dialogue written by Plato that explores the nature of knowledge and the problem of knowledge acquisition. The book takes its name from the main character, a young mathematician named Theaetetus. The dialogue begins with Socrates engaging Theaetetus in a discussion about the nature of knowledge. They explore the question of what knowledge is, and how it can be acquired. They discuss various definitions of knowledge, such as the idea that knowledge is perception or true belief.
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About Plato
Plato (circa 423–347 BC) was a philosopher in ancient Greece and the founder of the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world. Plato, together along with his teacher, Socrates, and his most famous student, Aristotle, laid the foundations of Western philosophy and science. He is widely considered the most pivotal figure in the development of philosophy, especially philosophy of the Western tradition.