This book intersperses philosophical commentary with a new translation of the whole dialogue to present an original case for thinking that Plato's aim in the Theaetetus is to further the cause of his own anti-empiricist theory of knowledge by testing -- and destroying -- a series of empiricist theories of knowledge.
Aristotle's influence on our society's moral thinking remains profound even when subterranean. This book provides a platform for some notable writers in the area to present and discuss their new ideas about Aristotelian ethics in a way that advances the academic debate and engages the interest of a range of philosophical readers.
This text considers the points of contrast between Aristotle's and Augustine's theory of freedom and voluntary action. The author asserts that there are actually three conditions for voluntary action, instead of two, as is usually held. It also examines Aristotle's discussion of akrasia.