Gorgias:

The 'Gorgias' is a vivid introduction to the central problems of moral and political philosophy. In the notes to his translation, Professor Irwin discusses the historical and social context of the dialogue, expounds and criticises the arguments, and tries above all to suggest the questions...

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Main Author: Plato v427-v347 (Author)
Other Authors: Irwin, Terence 1947- (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Oxford] Oxford University Press 1979
Series:Clarendon Plato series
Oxford scholarly editions online
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Online Access:DE-12
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DE-29
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Summary:The 'Gorgias' is a vivid introduction to the central problems of moral and political philosophy. In the notes to his translation, Professor Irwin discusses the historical and social context of the dialogue, expounds and criticises the arguments, and tries above all to suggest the questions a modern reader ought to raise about Plato's doctrines. No knowledge of Greek is necessary
Item Description:Published online: January 2019
Translated from the Ancient Greek
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource
ISBN:9780191875267
DOI:10.1093/actrade/9780198720911.book.1