Protagoras is a philosophical dialogue written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. It is a Socratic dialogue that explores the nature of virtue, knowledge, and the relationship between the individual and society. The dialogue takes place between Socrates and Protagoras, a famous sophist who claimed to be able to teach virtue.The dialogue begins with Socrates meeting with Hippocrates, a young man who wants to learn from Protagoras. Socrates questions whether Protagoras can actually teach virtue, as he believes that ...
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Protagoras is a philosophical dialogue written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. It is a Socratic dialogue that explores the nature of virtue, knowledge, and the relationship between the individual and society. The dialogue takes place between Socrates and Protagoras, a famous sophist who claimed to be able to teach virtue.The dialogue begins with Socrates meeting with Hippocrates, a young man who wants to learn from Protagoras. Socrates questions whether Protagoras can actually teach virtue, as he believes that virtue cannot be taught but must be acquired through experience and practice. Protagoras argues that virtue can indeed be taught and that he is capable of doing so.The dialogue then shifts to a discussion of the nature of knowledge and whether it is possible to have objective knowledge of the world. Protagoras argues that knowledge is relative, meaning that what is true for one person may not be true for another, while Socrates argues for the existence of objective truth.Throughout the dialogue, Socrates and Protagoras engage in a series of arguments and debates, with each trying to convince the other of their respective positions. Ultimately, the dialogue ends without a clear resolution, leaving the reader to ponder the philosophical questions raised by the text.Protagoras is considered one of Plato's most important dialogues and is notable for its exploration of the nature of virtue and knowledge. It is also significant for its portrayal of the sophists, a group of itinerant teachers who were known for their rhetorical skills and ability to argue any position regardless of its truth.COMPANION: Where do you come from, Socrates? And yet I need hardly ask the question, for I know that you have been in chase of the fair Alcibiades. I saw him the day before yesterday; and he had got a beard like a man, --and he is a man, as I may tell you in your ear. But I thought that he was still very charming.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work
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