Plato
Gorgias (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140449044
- author:
- Plato
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.8 x 1.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Ancient Greek & Roman philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The nature of government and those who aspire to public office are central concerns in this thought-provoking dialogue. Socrates engages in discussions with Gorgias, Polus, and Callicles, exploring the relative importance of moral standards and pragmatic approaches to leadership. At the heart of these debates lies a fundamental question: should individuals be motivated by a desire for personal power and prestige, or genuine concern for the well-being of citizens? This inquiry remains pertinent in today's political landscape, where the balance between competing values is increasingly relevant.
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