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Plato's Gorgias
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Plato's Gorgias is a dialogue focusing on rhetoric, justice, and the good life.
Socrates engages in a debate with Gorgias, a renowned rhetorician, and others, questioning the nature of true expertise and the relationship between rhetoric and justice.
The dialogue explores the importance of living a virtuous life and the dangers of pursuing mere pleasure or reputation.
It's known for its sharp wit and its exploration of fundamental ethical and political questions.
Its enduring relevance lies in its continued examination of the power of persuasion and its impact on society.
Socrates engages in a debate with Gorgias, a renowned rhetorician, and others, questioning the nature of true expertise and the relationship between rhetoric and justice.
The dialogue explores the importance of living a virtuous life and the dangers of pursuing mere pleasure or reputation.
It's known for its sharp wit and its exploration of fundamental ethical and political questions.
Its enduring relevance lies in its continued examination of the power of persuasion and its impact on society.
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