Gorgias

by Plato

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What can I say about Plato that hasn't already been said: either here, or by the editor of my edition, who was generous enough to point out all the flaws in Socrates' arguments. I read this for its discussion of rhetoric, and came away somewhat enlightened, stimulated, and angry. If that helps. (

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Helmbold, W. C.	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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The Collected Dialogues of Plato by Plato

Dialoger ; Gorgias ; Symposion by Plato

Platon. Sämtliche Werke Bd. 1: Apologie des Sokrates, Kriton, Ion, Hippias II, Theages, Alkibiades I, Laches, Charmides, Euthyphron, Protagoras, Gorgias, Menon, Hippias I, Euthydemos, Menexenos. Übers. v. Friedrich Schleiermacher. by Plato

Dialogos II - Gorgias-Menexeno-Menon y Otros by Plato

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Taking the form of a dialogue between Socrates, Gorgias, Polus and Callicles, GORGIAS debates perennial questions about the nature of government and those who aspire to public office.

Are high moral standards essential or should we give our preference to the pragmatist who gets things done or negotiates successfully? Should individuals be motivated by a desire for personal power and prestige, or genuine concern for the moral betterment of the citizens?

These questions go to the heart of Athenian democratic principles and are more relevant than ever in today's political climate.

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