Description
This influential philosophical dialogue examines the tension between rhetoric and truth through a searching exchange between Socrates and three prominent speakers. As the conversation unfolds, it probes the nature of persuasion, justice, political power, pleasure, and the responsibilities of those who seek to influence others. Combining sharp questioning with dramatic character-driven debate, the work challenges readers to consider whether success and power are meaningful without moral virtue. A foundational text in Western philosophy, it remains compelling for its insight into ethics, education, and public life.
Available Editions
paperback
Oxford University Press
Published Jan 1, 2008
172 pages
ISBN: 9780199540327
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First Published
0380
Language
eng
Translation
From: grc
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