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Episode 360: 'Gorgias' by Plato

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The Power of Oratory vs. Expertise in Plato's 'Gorgias'

This chapter examines the philosophical discourse in Plato's 'Gorgias' about the influence of oratory in comparison to genuine expertise. It highlights Gorgias's assertion of oratorical superiority and Socrates's contemplation on the implications of being assessed by those lacking understanding.

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