num_pages: 216
description: One of Plato's most widely read dialogues, Gorgias treats the temptations of worldly success and the rewards of the genuinely moral life. Appealing to philosophers as a classic text of moral philosophy--and to everyone for its vividness, clarity, and occassional bitter humor--this newtranslation is accompanied by explanatory notes and an illuminating and accessible introduction.
language: English
title: Gorgias
titlecomplete: Gorgias
characters: Gorgias, Socrates (philosopher), Callicles, Polus
genres: Read For School, Greece, Politics, Philosophy, Ancient History, School, Classics, Nonfiction, History, Ancient
ratings_count: 12354
places: Greece
publisher: Oxford University Press