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The later dialogues of Plato, specifically the Sophist and Statesman, shift focus from dramatic storytelling to intricate philosophical discussions, reflecting a deeper metaphysical interest. While this change may alienate those less inclined toward complex metaphysics, it showcases Plato's evolution in dialectical methods. Hegel viewed the Sophist as a pinnacle of Platonic thought, highlighting its exploration of Being and Not-being. These dialogues address contemporary sophisms that threaten the foundations of philosophy, challenging the notions of truth and falsehood.
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Theaetetus, Plato
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Theaetetus
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Plato
- Publisher
- 1st World Publishing
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9781421893938
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- The later dialogues of Plato, specifically the Sophist and Statesman, shift focus from dramatic storytelling to intricate philosophical discussions, reflecting a deeper metaphysical interest. While this change may alienate those less inclined toward complex metaphysics, it showcases Plato's evolution in dialectical methods. Hegel viewed the Sophist as a pinnacle of Platonic thought, highlighting its exploration of Being and Not-being. These dialogues address contemporary sophisms that threaten the foundations of philosophy, challenging the notions of truth and falsehood.