Gorgias/Gorgias by Coleen P. Zoller, Jurgen R. Gatt, S. Montgomery Ewegen

The Sicilian Orator And The Platonic Dialogue

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the Platonic dialogue centered on the figure of Gorgias, a renowned Sicilian orator and sophist. It delves into the philosophical conversations between Socrates and Gorgias, along with other interlocutors, exploring themes such as rhetoric, justice, and the nature of the good life. The text examines the intricacies of Socratic dialectic and the contrast between philosophical inquiry and the art of persuasion practiced by sophists. Through this exploration, the book sheds light on the enduring questions about the relationship between power, knowledge, and ethics in the context of human discourse and action.

The 10938th greatest book of all time


Published
2023
Nationality
Unknown
Length
Short
Pages
150-200
Words
Unknown
Original Language
Unknown
Alternate Titles
None

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