Dillon, John
The Greek Sophists (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140436891
- author:
- Dillon, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Ancient Greek & Roman philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Greek Sophists explores the art of rhetoric and the importance of persuasive public speaking in ancient Athens. By mid-5th century BC, the ability to command the attention of the people had become crucial for those seeking power.
The Sophists' enquiries into various subjects, including the status of women, slavery, and the existence of the gods, laid the groundwork for the insights of later thinkers such as Plato and Aristotle. This book provides a comprehensive understanding of the Sophists' contributions to Western philosophy.
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