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Gorgias

by Plato

Worldly success and the moral life

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Worldly success and the moral life

In Gorgias, Plato sets the attractions of worldly success against the demands of a genuinely moral life. That tension gives the dialogue a clear point of entry: what is worth pursuing, and how should a person judge success? This Oxford World's Classics paperback pairs a translation with an introduction and explanatory notes, offering support for engaging with the philosophical argument. The edition presents the dialogue as both a work of moral philosophy and a text whose questions extend beyond the classroom.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in moral philosophy
  • Readers exploring Plato’s dialogues
  • Readers who value explanatory notes alongside a primary text

Themes

Worldly successMoral lifeEthical judgment

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Book overview

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 new translation is accompanied by explanatory notes and an illuminating and accessible introduction.

About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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