Keywords
Theaetetus
Nathalie Gontier
evolutionary epistemology
Platón
Teeteto
Nathalie Gontier
epistemología evolucionista
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Abstract
This paper briefly compares evolutionary epistemology and knowledge according to Plato. First, Plato’s approach to knowledge as portrayed in his Theaetetus is described, followed by Nathalie Gontier’s characterization of evolutionary epistemology. Finally, points of agreement and disagreement between Plato’s epistemology and evolutionary epistemology are discussed.
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