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M. J. Levett's elegant translation of Plato's Theaetetus, first published in 1928, is here revised by Myles Burnyeat to reflect contemporary standards of accuracy while retaining the style, imagery, and idiomatic speech for which the Levett translation is unparalleled. Bernard William’s concise introduction, aimed at undergraduate students, illuminates the powerful argument of this complex dialogue, and illustrates its connections to contemporary metaphysical and epistemological concerns.
Series: Hackett Classics
Paperback: 93 pages
Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc. (October 15, 1992)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0872201589
ISBN-13: 978-0872201583
Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 5.2 x 8.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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A rather irresistible edition, this translation features an introduction by B. Williams that is much more than an overview. It digs into the conceptual context of a very tangled dialogue. The translation is also accompanied by a very careful outline of the arguments. Occasional footnotes help to clarify some odd or notable moments in Greek. I would call the translation itself second-class, but it's really the most updated one out there.
Arrived earlier than expected. Great buy.
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