O'Grady, Patricia F.

The Sophists: An Introduction

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ISBN 13:: 9780715636954
author:: O'Grady, Patricia F.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Bristol Classical Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2008
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 156mm X 234mm
Genre:: Ancient Western philosophy to c 500
Condition:: New
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The Sophists: An Introduction by Patricia F. O'Grady A comprehensive introduction to the Sophists, a group of bold and innovative thinkers who shaped Western society in the 5th century BC. The Sophists were itinerant instructors who taught young ambitious men from Athens, imparting skills that would help them become successful and influential. They charged high fees for their instruction, which their students willingly paid. The Sophists were versatile and multi-talented, teaching a wide range of subjects, including language, which benefited them in their work. Their ideas and methods have been the subject of much debate, with some critics, like Plato, accusing them of promoting dangerous ideas that threatened traditional society. This book, featuring contributions from twenty leading scholars, provides a lively and comprehensive treatment of the Sophists' legacy, helping readers to form their own opinion about their significance.

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