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Gorgias: A Clash Between Rhetoric and Philosophy - Plato's Dialogue on Power, Morality, and the Good Life
Paperback
Series: Library of Alexandria, Book 356
ISBN13: 9781806292448
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Published: Jun 26 2025
Pages: 122
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In Gorgias, Plato stages a powerful drama of minds where Socrates takes on the celebrity sophists of Athens. The topic? Nothing less than the soul of democracy.
This modernized edition brings the timeless debate to life, offering accessible language without sacrificing the sharp edge of philosophical inquiry. Whether you're new to Plato or revisiting a classic, this dialogue will ignite your thinking.
What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:
- The Danger of Rhetoric Without Justice - Why persuasion without moral grounding can corrupt both individuals and society.
- The Ethics of Power - Can a man who gets away with injustice be truly happy?
- The Art of Dialectic - Socrates' methodical questioning reveals the hollow core beneath flashy argumentation.
- A Blueprint for the Good Life - Plato's bold claim: it is better to suffer injustice than to commit it.
- Relevant for Today - Ideal for students, debaters, and truth-seekers navigating an age of spin and spectacle.
Let Gorgias challenge your assumptions, sharpen your reasoning, and awaken your ethical conscience.
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