Gorgias

Plato

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19 September 2022

History; Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500; Philosophy: logic; Ethics & moral philosophy; Science: general issues

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"Gorgias is a Socratic dialogue written by Plato around 380 BC. The dialogue depicts a conversation between Socrates and a small group of sophists (and other guests) at a dinner gathering. Socrates debates with the sophist seeking the true definition of rhetoric, attempting to pinpoint the essence of rhetoric and unveil the flaws of the sophistic oratory popular in Athens at the time. The art of persuasion was widely considered necessary for political and legal advantage in classical Athens, and rhetoricians promoted themselves as teachers of this fundamental skill. Some, like Gorgias, were foreigners attracted to Athens because of its reputation for intellectual and cultural sophistication. Socrates suggests that he is one of the few Athenians to practice true politics. Socrates interrogates Gorgias to determine the true definition of rhetoric, framing his argument in the question format, ""What is X?"" (2).[3] He asks, ""...why don't you tell us yourself what the craft you're an expert in is, and hence what we're supposed to call you?"" (449e). Throughout the remainder of the dialogue, Socrates debates about the nature of rhetoric. Although rhetoric has the potential to be used justly, Socrates believes that in practice, rhetoric is flattery; the rhetorician makes the audience feel worthy because they can identify with the rhetorician's argument."

By: Plato
Imprint: Blurb
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 204g
ISBN: 9798211981775
Pages: 146
Publication Date: 19 September 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active