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53. The Greek Sophists – Authentic Philosophers or Purveyors of Deception?

For those familiar with philosophy, the word “Sophist” brings to mind a highly articulate snake oil salesman who, through eloquence and smoothness of speech, is able to manipulate people into doing what he wants. In the ancient world, it was said that the Sophists could convince people it was night when it was day. This […]

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Posted bySocratesFebruary 15, 2022July 29, 2024Posted inGreek Philosophy, Philosophy, Plato, Plato's Dialogues, Protagoras, Protagoras, Rhetoric, Socrates, SophistsTags: Greek rhetoric, Plato's Dialogue Protagoras, Protagoras the Sophist, Socrates and Protagoras, the Sophist, the Sophists taught rhetoric, the Sophists were Greek philosophers, the Sophists were teachersLeave a comment on 53. The Greek Sophists – Authentic Philosophers or Purveyors of Deception?
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