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In Plato's Theaetetus Plato attempts to show what knowledge is. Socrates asks Theaetetus what he thinks knowledge is. Since Theaetetus answers incorrectly, Socrates presents other definitions about knowledge. One theory is "Man is the Measure of all things." Although this theory comes from Socrates, he still believes it is in need of more explanation. Socrates reverts to Protagoras' teachings and explains his theory on the idea that "Man in the Measure of all things"
Socrates presents Protagoras' revised version of the theory that "Man is the Measure of all things" Protagoras' theory states that each man is the measure of truth. According to this, nobody is superior to anyone else and we all are equal in truth. However, some men are wiser because their opinions are more beneficial than those of others. The wise hold beliefs that are beneficial and try to convince others that it's beneficial. For example, professors use their ability to teach others and persuade them to see as they......

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