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“Thinking and spoken discourse are the same thing, except that what we call thinking is, precisely, the inward dialogue carried on by the mind with itself without spoken sound.”

Quote by Plato

Book:Plato's Theory of Knowledge: The Theaetetus and the Sophist

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Plato's Theory of Knowledge: The Theaetetus and the Sophist

Plato's Theory of Knowledge: The Theaetetus and the Sophist is a scholarly examination of two key dialogues by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. The book analyzes the concepts of knowledge, perception, and understanding as presented in Theaetetus and Sophist, offering insights into Plato's theory of Forms and the nature of reality. It includes discussions on the role of dialectic and the limitations of human understanding, reflecting the depth and complexity of Plato's philosophical thought. more

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Plato (428 BC - 348 BC) was a prominent Greek philosopher, one of the most influential figures in Western philosophy. He founded the Academy, which was the first institution of higher education in the Western world. Plato's philosophy, centered around the theory of Forms, emphasized the importance of reason and morality. more

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