Description: Protagoras by Plato, C.C.W. Taylor In this dialogue Plato shows the pretensions of the leading sophist, Protagoras, challenged by the critical arguments of Socrates. The dialogue broadens out to consider the nature of the good life and the role of intellect and pleasure. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description You are going to entrust your soul to the care of a sophist. But I should be surprised if you even know what a sophist is. In the fifth century BC professional educators, the sophists, travelled the Greek world claiming to teach success in public and private life. In this dialogue Plato shows the pretensions of the leading sophist, Protagoras, challenged by the critical arguments of Socrates. From criticism of theeducational aims and methods of the sophists the dialogue broadens out to consider the nature of the good life, and the role of pleasure and intellect in the context of that life. The dialogue combinessubtlety of argument with intricacy of dramatic construction and brilliant characterization. This translation achieves both precision and colloquial naturalness while the notes and introduction set the arguments in their historical and philosophical context. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing themost accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, andmuch more. Author Biography Catalin Partenie is co-editor of Platos Complete Works in Romanian (2001-2005). Table of Contents AbbreviationsIntroductionNote on the TranslationSelect BibliographyProtagorasBiographical NotesExplanatory NotesIndex Long Description You are going to entrust your soul to the care of a sophist. But I should be surprised if you even know what a sophist is. In the fifth century BC professional educators, the sophists, travelled the Greek world claiming to teach success in public and private life. In this dialogue Plato shows the pretensions of the leading sophist, Protagoras, challenged by the critical arguments of Socrates. From criticism of theeducational aims and methods of the sophists the dialogue broadens out to consider the nature of the good life, and the role of pleasure and intellect in the context of that life. The dialogue combinessubtlety of argument with intricacy of dramatic construction and brilliant characterization. This translation achieves both precision and colloquial naturalness while the notes and introduction set the arguments in their historical and philosophical context. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing themost accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, andmuch more. Details ISBN0199555656 Author C.C.W. Taylor Short Title PROTAGORAS Language English Translator C.C.W. Taylor ISBN-10 0199555656 ISBN-13 9780199555659 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2009 Series Oxford Worlds Classics Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Residence Athens, GR Death 0347 UK Release Date 2009-06-25 NZ Release Date 2009-06-25 Edited by M. West Birth 1938 Affiliation Duke University Position Professor of Nursing and Child Psychiatry Qualifications R.N., B.S.N., Ocn Pages 128 Publisher Oxford University Press Publication Date 2009-06-25 DEWEY 184 Audience General AU Release Date 2009-06-24 Alternative 9780191875373 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:21050305;
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Book Title: Protagoras
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Author: Plato
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Topic: Popular Philosophy
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