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Title: Gorgias

Note: Socrates

Credits: Sue Asscher

Summary: "Gorgias" by Plato is a philosophical dialogue written in the late 5th century BC. This work explores complex themes such as the nature of rhetoric, the distinction between true knowledge and mere opinion, and the moral implications of justice and injustice. Central to the dialogue are prominent characters, including Socrates, Gorgias, a renowned rhetorician; Polus, his impetuous disciple; and Callicles, who embodies worldly ambition and a belief in might over right. The opening of "Gorgias" sets the stage for a deep philosophical debate between Socrates and his interlocutors about the essence and purpose of rhetoric. Socrates aims to dissect Gorgias' claims about rhetoric as an art, questioning its legitimacy and contrasting it with true knowledge. Through a series of probing questions, Socrates challenges Gorgias' ability to define his own art coherently and later extends the debate to Polus and Callicles, revealing the limitations of their perspectives. The stage is set for a philosophical battleground where issues of morality, power, and the nature of the good life will unfold, emphasizing Socrates' relentless pursuit of truth and virtue over mere persuasive skill. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE

Translator: Jowett, Benjamin, 1817-1893

EBook No.: 1672

Published: Mar 1, 1999

Downloads: 2258

Language: English

Subject: Classical literature

Subject: Political science -- Early works to 1800

Subject: Ethics -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Gorgias

Note: Socrates

Credits: Sue Asscher

Summary: "Gorgias" by Plato is a philosophical dialogue written in the late 5th century BC. This work explores complex themes such as the nature of rhetoric, the distinction between true knowledge and mere opinion, and the moral implications of justice and injustice. Central to the dialogue are prominent characters, including Socrates, Gorgias, a renowned rhetorician; Polus, his impetuous disciple; and Callicles, who embodies worldly ambition and a belief in might over right. The opening of "Gorgias" sets the stage for a deep philosophical debate between Socrates and his interlocutors about the essence and purpose of rhetoric. Socrates aims to dissect Gorgias' claims about rhetoric as an art, questioning its legitimacy and contrasting it with true knowledge. Through a series of probing questions, Socrates challenges Gorgias' ability to define his own art coherently and later extends the debate to Polus and Callicles, revealing the limitations of their perspectives. The stage is set for a philosophical battleground where issues of morality, power, and the nature of the good life will unfold, emphasizing Socrates' relentless pursuit of truth and virtue over mere persuasive skill. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE

Translator: Jowett, Benjamin, 1817-1893

EBook No.: 1672

Published: Mar 1, 1999

Downloads: 2258

Language: English

Subject: Classical literature

Subject: Political science -- Early works to 1800

Subject: Ethics -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.