Plato studied under Socrates and was Aristotle?s teacher. Together these three Greeks developed the basis of philosophical thinking for the entire Western world. Plato was also a writer, mathematician, and founder of the Academy in Athens, which was the first university in Europe. This dialogue is between Socrates, Gorgias, Polus and Callicles. Callicles believes that might is right. Gorgias argues that oratory and the power to persuade represent ?the greatest good.? Socrates argues that the responsibility of a politician is to serve his people. Insights can be gained into how classical Athens was governed and these insights still hold true today.

Media	Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released	October 22, 2008
ISBN13	9781438501819
Publishers	Book Jungle
Pages	156
Dimensions	231 × 8 × 188 mm · 281 g
Language	English
Contributor	Benjamin Jowett

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