Plato's Theaetetus: What Is Knowledge? › Further Reading
Michael BrenndoerferUpdated April 22, 20251 min read
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- Plato, *Theaetetus* (translated by M.J. Levett, revised by Myles Burnyeat). An accessible translation with an excellent introduction.
- Myles Burnyeat, *The Theaetetus of Plato*. The definitive modern commentary, combining philosophical depth with historical sensitivity.
- Timothy Williamson, *Knowledge and Its Limits*. A contemporary epistemology that argues knowledge is more fundamental than belief, engaging with problems Plato raised.
- Linda Zagzebski, *Virtues of the Mind*. An influential work in virtue epistemology that connects intellectual excellence to the Platonic tradition.
- Gail Fine, *Plato on Knowledge and Forms*. A rigorous examination of Plato's epistemology across the dialogues, situating the *Theaetetus* within his broader project.