Gorgias

By Benjamin Jowett, Plato (Πλάτων)

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In this captivating dialogue, Socrates engages with the famed sophist Gorgias and his followers, delving into the intricate world of persuasion and rhetoric. Likely completed around the same time as the Republic, this work illuminates many of Platos spiritual ideas, which, as Jowett highlights in his thought-provoking introduction, echo themes of Christianity while adopting a more inclusive approach by reserving the notion of damnation exclusively for the tyrants. Through Socratic inquiry, as portrayed by Plato, we uncover profound truths in this insightful exploration of sophistry and the subtleties of influence. (Summary by Kevin Johnson)

Episode Date
011 - Gorgias Part 7
Feb 26, 2026
010 - Gorgias Part 6
Feb 26, 2026
009 - Gorgias Part 5
Feb 26, 2026
008 - Gorgias Part 4
Feb 26, 2026
007 - Gorgias Part 3
Feb 26, 2026
006 - Gorgias Part 2
Feb 26, 2026
005 - Gorgias Part 1
Feb 26, 2026
004 - Introduction Part 4
Feb 26, 2026
003 - Introduction Part 3
Feb 26, 2026
002 - Introduction Part 2
Feb 26, 2026
001 - Introduction Part 1
Feb 26, 2026