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Gorgias Hardcover – October 1, 2008

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June 18-. Squire Hawkins sat upon the pyramid of large blocks, called the "stile," in front of his house, contemplating the morning. The locality was Obedstown, East Tennessee. You would not know that Obedstown stood on the top of a mountain, for there was nothing about the landscape to indicate it-but it did: a mountain that stretched abroad over whole counties, and rose very gradually. The district was called the "Knobs of East Tennessee," and had a reputation like Nazareth, as far as turning out any good thing was concerned. The Squire's house was a double log cabin, in a state of decay; two or three gaunt hounds lay asleep about the threshold, and lifted their heads sadly whenever Mrs. Hawkins or the children stepped in and out over their bodies. Rubbish was scattered about the grassless yard; a bench stood near the door with a tin wash basin on it and a pail of water and a gourd; a cat had begun to drink from the pail, but the exertion was overtaxing her energies, and she had stopped to rest. There was an ash-hopper by the fence, and an iron pot, for soft-soap-boiling, near it.
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  2. Language
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    1st World Publishing
  4. Publication date
    October 1, 2008
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.63 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1421894866
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1421894867
  8. Lexile measure
    1230L
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ 1st World Publishing (October 1, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 220 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1421894866
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1421894867
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1230L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.63 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 106 ratings

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Plato (428-348 BCE) was a philosopher and mathematician in ancient Greece. A student of Socrates and a teacher of Aristotle, his Academy was one of the first institutions of higher learning in the Western world. He is widely regarded as the father of modern philosophy.

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A review on the book in general not the content!!
I purchased this text as this is a required read in a college class, unfortunately the translator didn't include the line numbers that are common in any translation that I have seen. This caused a great deal of frustration trying to find the sections I needed to read and respond to.Secondly, I thought ahhh an illustrated copy that would be neat. The art is poorly made digital images printed in black and white that is hard to see any details or how it's related to the text. I'll need to return as this isn't useable in a classroom setting, reading for pleasure I would have been pleased however.
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mrnolanburris
5.0 out of 5 stars College text
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2012
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This book is a required read for most philosophy programs across the country for both undergraduate and graduate studies. If you're not in a college class where you can find other minds to chew this with I would recommend reading journal articles or other writings from philosophers that responded in some way to the premise this author is putting forth.
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Roy S. Tanksley
5.0 out of 5 stars Plato: Gorgias
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2008
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This is a basic text when studying the theory of composition. It is tedious times, but explains rhetoric in the form of a play with Socrates as a main character. Not a light read but definately worth its weight in proverbial gold.
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C. Houlihan
5.0 out of 5 stars It is what it is and I like it.
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2016
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What can I say? It's Plato. It is what it is and I like it.
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Rachel Corell
5.0 out of 5 stars Like most Amazon orders
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2014
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Like most Amazon orders, I got what I wanted, I got it fast, and I am very happy so far.
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Harry Walsh
4.0 out of 5 stars Lucid translation and commentary.
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2012
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A lucid translation with very helpful commentary throughout. A physically well produced book. Helpful glossary. But with Plato, one always wishes for more.
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RebeccaJust
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2018
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Thin, light, soft cover book
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Andrea
3.0 out of 5 stars Personally, I'm not a fan of this dialogue (and ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2018
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Personally, I'm not a fan of this dialogue (and not of Socrates generally), but I thought this translation was very precise and accurate. The notes at the beginning and end of each piece of dialogue are helpful in explaining the context, and the complicated logic that Socrates employs.
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Cassandra
3.0 out of 5 stars Its plato
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2012
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Just as a note to mention, but Plato is a sarchastic a"". The story here was intended for intro to political thought class, and I found the book is interesting at the least, but not worth my time outside of a classroom. Now The Prince by machiavelli was more my style. Meh.
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Kabaal van Napels
5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling and rewarding read. Loved it!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2015
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Written in the 4th century BC, "Gorgias" by Plato is one of the great Socratic dialogues and founding stones of Western civilization. This time Socrates / Plato discusses the nature of rhetoric in relation to politics and government. The art of persuasion, the power of words and justice according to nature, versus the seeking of truth, living a good life and considering the welfare of citizens are this time at stake in discussions with his eternal opponents, the Sophists.

As with all of Plato’s works, “Gorgias” is jam packed with themes, and works at several levels. It therefore requires concentrated reading, but is in the end very rewarding. Especially the part of the ‘pitiful tyrant' I found compelling. Socrates states here that it is better to be a victim of evil than to inflict evil (and get away with it).

Inspired by Peter Adamson’s podcast and books,  Classical Philosophy: A history of philosophy without any gaps, Volume 1 , I have started reading the sources of philosophy. What better place to start than with Plato’s Socratic dialogues.
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