
The Sophist vs. The Philosopher: Confectioners vs. Doctor (Heroic +1 #1,963)
You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson
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The Sweetness of Rhetoric vs. the Medicine of Philosophy
This chapter examines the differing roles of sophists and philosophers as seen through Socrates' perspective. It highlights the analogy of orators as confectioners, urging listeners to discern between superficial pleasure and true wisdom.
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