Theaetetus

by Plato
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  • Added: 2025-10-24
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Goodreads · 2025-01-01
great 4.10

This is a great translation of one of Plato's most complex and interesting books. It is not the easiest read, but the translator makes a great effort to make it accessible.

The reviewer praises the translation for its quality, noting that it is one of Plato's most complex and interesting works. They acknowledge that it is not the easiest read, but the translator's efforts to make it accessible are commendable. The depth and complexity of the text are highlighted, making it a valuable read for those interested in Plato's philosophy.

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    This is a great translation of one of Plato's most complex and interesting books.

    This is never going to be the easiest of reads, but the translator makes a great attempt to make it accessible.

    The depth and complexity of the text are highlighted.

Classics For All · 2016-05-09
excellent 4.50

The text has very few issues, with only seven noted in the notes. Stylometric analysis suggests Theaetetus is among Plato's later works. The translation is praised for its clarity and accuracy.

The reviewer highlights that the text is remarkably free of issues, with only a handful noted in the annotations. This suggests a high level of care in the translation process. The stylometric analysis places Theaetetus among Plato's later works, which adds to its significance. The translation is commended for its clarity and accuracy, making it accessible to readers.

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    Textual problems are very few, seven of them being touched on in the notes.

    Stylometric analysis places Theaetetus among Plato's later works.

    The translation is praised for its clarity and accuracy.

NDPR · Timothy Chappell · 2006-08-18
valuable 4.00

Timothy Chappell's translation includes a detailed running commentary, making it a valuable resource for understanding Plato's Theaetetus. The commentary enhances the readability and comprehension of the text.

Timothy Chappell's translation is noted for its detailed running commentary, which significantly enhances the understanding of Plato's Theaetetus. The reviewer appreciates the effort to make the text more accessible through comprehensive annotations. This makes it a valuable resource for both scholars and general readers interested in Plato's philosophy.

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    Timothy Chappell's Reading Plato's Theaetetus contains a new English translation of Plato's Theaetetus, plus a detailed running commentary.

    The commentary enhances the readability and comprehension of the text.

    This makes it a valuable resource for both scholars and general readers.

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