Protagoras

Plato (Πλάτων)

Language: English

Genres: Ancient Classics (Greek & Latin Antiquity)Non-fiction Philosophy

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5 Chapter(s)

1. 1 Protagoras Introduction
2. 2 Protagoras Part One
3. 3 Protagoras Part Two
4. 4 Protagoras Part Three
5. 5 Protagoras Part Four

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Jowett, in his always informative introduction, sees this dialogue as transitional between the early and middle dialogues. Socrates meets with Protagoras and other sophists and pursues his inquiry into virtue. The dialectic brings the thinkers to a surprising ending. Socrates narrates this dialogue. (Summary by Kevin Johnson)