THEAETETUS

What is knowledge? In this intellectually rich dialogue Socrates challenges a young mathematician to define knowledge launching a detailed examination of perception memory and judgment. Through examples and probing questions the conversation navigates through false starts shifting definitions and philosophical paradoxes. Is knowledge the same as perception? Is it true belief? Or is something more needed? Though the dialogue ends without a clear answer it sets the stage for centuries of epistemological inquiry. By highlighting the difficulty of defining even the most basic concepts this work emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and philosophical humility.