Plato’s Gorgias: Literally Translated, With An Introductory Essay Containing A Summary Of The Argument (1864)

Plato's Gorgias is a philosophical work that was originally written in ancient Greek. This book, published in 1864, is a literal translation of the text into English, accompanied by an introductory essay that summarizes the argument. The Gorgias is a dialogue between Socrates and several other characters, including Gorgias, a famous orator, and Callicles, a wealthy and powerful Athenian. The dialogue explores issues related to rhetoric, justice, and the nature of knowledge. The translation aims to provide a faithful rendering of the original text, preserving the nuances and complexities of Plato's philosophical ideas. The introductory essay provides context and background information to help readers understand the text and its significance. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient philosophy or the history of ideas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.