Publisher's Synopsis
Protagoras is a philosophical dialogue written by Plato, one of the most influential thinkers in Western philosophy. The dialogue centers around the character of Protagoras, a famous sophist who claims that he can teach anyone to be a better person. Socrates, Plato's mentor, challenges Protagoras' views, arguing that virtue cannot be taught but must be acquired through experience and practice. The dialogue explores a range of philosophical issues, including the nature of knowledge, the role of rhetoric in society, and the relationship between morality and individual freedom. Through engaging in a series of debates and conversations, the characters in the dialogue ultimately come to a deeper understanding of the complexities of human nature and the challenges of living a virtuous life. Protagoras is a classic work of philosophy that continues to be studied and debated by scholars and students of philosophy today.COMPANION: Where do you come from, Socrates? And yet I need hardly ask the question, for I know that you have been in chase of the fair Alcibiades. I saw him the day before yesterday; and he had got a beard like a man, --and he is a man, as I may tell you in your ear. But I thought that he was still very charming.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work
