Gorgias

Plato an early Greek philosopher composed Gorgias as a Socratic conversation about 380 BC. It is named after the dialogue's main character the famous Greek sophist Gorgias. The discussion examines a number of philosophical and rhetorical subjects such as the essence of rhetoric the search of knowledge and the effectiveness of persuasion. The dialogue starts with Socrates conversing with Gorgias who is renowned for his rhetorical prowess. Gorgias is questioned by Socrates over the moral implicati...See More