

Gorgias
Author: Plato
Narrator: Jeff Moon
Unabridged: 3 hr 12 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Right Way Publishing
Published: 04/05/2024
Categories: Nonfiction, Philosophy, History & Surveys, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Author: Plato
Narrator: Jeff Moon
Unabridged: 3 hr 12 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Right Way Publishing
Published: 04/05/2024
Categories: Nonfiction, Philosophy, History & Surveys, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Plato (427-347 B.C.) was a classical Greek philosopher, mathematician, writer, and student of Socrates. Most of his works, which form some of the core foundations of Western philosophy, are written in the form of dialogues, in which Socrates often figures prominently. His best-known writings include the Republic, the Apology, the Symposium, Crito, and Statesman. Plato's work addresses such diverse themes as the nature of love, human knowledge and understanding, and the ideal form of government.
A Starker Dialogue Gorgias is very similar in structure, content, focus and argument with the Republic. In fact, it comes across almost a half-formed version of it, and scholars argue that it is in many ways like an early sketch for Republic. But unlike the Republic, which forays into metaphysics and......more
Gorgias is a Platonic dialogue between Socrates and sophists. Socrates begins by pursuing the nature of sophistry, specifically rhetoric. Gorgias argues that rhetoric, as a form of persuasion, prioritises conviction over facts. Gorgias asserts that rhetoric ought to be used for good, yet admits that......more
It’s hard to say exactly which of Plato’s dialogues is the most relevant to the modern reader, but I think Gorgias would be a major contender. This Platonic dialogue takes place between Socrates and a small group of sophists as well as some other guests at a dinner party. What starts off as a defini......more