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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