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Gorgias (Penguin Classics) Paperback – June 29, 2004

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The classic political dialogue, as relevant today as in Plato's time

Taking the form of a dialogue between Socrates, Gorgias, Polus and Callicles,
Gorgias debates perennial questions about the nature of government and those who aspire to public office. Are high moral standards essential or should we give our preference to the pragmatist who gets things done or negotiates successfully? Should individuals be motivated by a desire for personal power and prestige, or genuine concern for the moral betterment of the citizens? These questions go to the heart of Athenian democratic principles and are more relevant than ever in today's political climate.

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Plato (c. 427–347 B.C.) founded the Academy in Athens, the prototype of all Western universities, and wrote more than twenty philosophical dialogues.  

Walter Hamilton taught at Cambridge, Eton and Rugby and translated several Platonic texts for Penguin Classics.

Chris Emlyn-Jones teaches in the department of Classical Studies at the Open University and has published on Homer and Plato.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Classics; Revised edition (June 29, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0140449043
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0140449044
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1230L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.05 x 0.48 x 7.76 inches
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Plato (428-348 BCE) was a philosopher and mathematician in ancient Greece. A student of Socrates and a teacher of Aristotle, his Academy was one of the first institutions of higher learning in the Western world. He is widely regarded as the father of modern philosophy.

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I purchased this text as this is a required read in a college class, unfortunately the translator didn't include the line numbers that are common in any translation that I have seen. This caused a great deal of frustration trying to find the sections I needed to read and respond to.Secondly, I thought ahhh an illustrated copy that would be neat. The art is poorly made digital images printed in black and white that is hard to see any details or how it's related to the text. I'll need to return as this isn't useable in a classroom setting, reading for pleasure I would have been pleased however.
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  • Kabaal van Napels
    5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling and rewarding read. Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2015
    Written in the 4th century BC, "Gorgias" by Plato is one of the great Socratic dialogues and founding stones of Western civilization. This time Socrates / Plato discusses the nature of rhetoric in relation to politics and government. The art of persuasion, the power of words and justice according to nature, versus the seeking of truth, living a good life and considering the welfare of citizens are this time at stake in discussions with his eternal opponents, the Sophists.

    As with all of Plato’s works, “Gorgias” is jam packed with themes, and works at several levels. It therefore requires concentrated reading, but is in the end very rewarding. Especially the part of the ‘pitiful tyrant' I found compelling. Socrates states here that it is better to be a victim of evil than to inflict evil (and get away with it).

    Inspired by Peter Adamson’s podcast and books, Classical Philosophy: A history of philosophy without any gaps, Volume 1, I have started reading the sources of philosophy. What better place to start than with Plato’s Socratic dialogues.