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PlatoTheaetetus
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Essay Topics
Is the role of a philosopher merely to be a “midwife” to the ideas of others? Or should they create ideas themselves?
Are there are any drawbacks to the Socratic method?
How far can the perceptual theory of knowledge deal with the problem of distinguishing dreaming from waking states?
How necessary is leisure, or otium, for the practice of philosophy?
Can a version of the perceptual theory of knowledge be defended?
Consider the following quote: “Cultural relativism merely postpones rather than resolves the problems of a relativistic theory of truth.” How does this statement relate to, or challenge, the ideas discussed in Theaetetus?
Is the mind better thought of as wax tablet or as an aviary?
How is Platonic love distinguishable from erotic love in Theaetetus?
To what extent is Socrates an enemy or friend of Athenian democracy?
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