In Our Time: Philosophy

Plato's Gorgias

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Nov 25, 2021
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Plato's Critique of Rhetoric

  • Plato challenges rhetoric's authenticity and fundamental use.
  • He criticizes its misuse in Athenian democracy, especially during Socrates' trial.
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Rhetoric as a Knack

  • Socrates argues rhetoric is a knack, not an art, focused on pleasure, not truth.
  • It's dangerous because it prioritizes gratification over genuine well-being.
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Callicles' Impact

  • Callicles' entry changes the dialogue dynamic, challenging Socrates' worldview.
  • It highlights a clash between earnest conversation and combative debate.
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