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Gorgias

Gorgias

Plato

Paperback

Philosophy

ISBN10: 116266472X
ISBN13: 9781162664729
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 162
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.35 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Gorgias is a philosophical dialogue written by Plato in which he explores the nature of rhetoric and its relationship to truth and justice. The dialogue takes place between Socrates and several prominent Athenians, including Gorgias, a renowned rhetorician, and his disciple Polus.Throughout the dialogue, Socrates challenges the idea that rhetoric is a valuable skill, arguing that it is merely a tool for manipulating people's emotions and opinions rather than a means of discovering truth. He also argues that true justice can only be achieved through the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom, rather than through the use of persuasive language.The dialogue is structured around a series of debates between Socrates and his interlocutors, in which they explore various aspects of rhetoric and its role in society. Along the way, they touch on topics such as the nature of knowledge, the importance of virtue, and the relationship between power and morality.Overall, Gorgias is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of rhetoric and its place in society, as well as a powerful critique of the use of language to manipulate and deceive. It remains a classic work of philosophy and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ideas.SOCRATES: Very good, Callicles; but will he answer our questions? for I want to hear from him what is the nature of his art, and what it is which he professes and teaches; he may, as you (Chaerephon) suggest, defer the exhibition to some other time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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