The Greek Sophists [electronic resource]
2003
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By mid-5th century BC, Athens was governed by democratic rule and power turned
upon the ability of the citizen to command the attention of the people, and to
sway the crowds of the assembly. It was the Sophists who understood the art of
rhetoric and the importance of transforming effective reasoning into persuasive
public speaking. Their enquiries - into the status of women, slavery, the
distinction between Greeks and barbarians, the existence of the gods, the
origins of religion, and whether virtue can be taught - laid the groundwork for
the insights of the next generation of thinkers such as Plato and Aristotle.
Main title:
Imprint:
London : Penguin, 2003
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (464 pages)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9780141913360
Language:
English
BRN:
435265
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |