Protagoras

An analysis of how dikh (‘justice’) and its associated values are presented and translated in two passages from Sophocles: Electra. What broader issues are raised and how would these be investigated further? The concept of dikh, or ‘justice’ has many subtle meanings and variations in Ancient Greek ranging from the primary definition given in LS (Liddell and Scotts, ‘Greek-English Lexicon’, Intermediate, 1889, page 202) of custom to right, judgement, lawsuit, penalty and vengeance. The

was important in sophistic rhetoric as time, place and circumstances advanced the argument and then “truth was discovered, or perhaps created, in the decision finally reached by a jury hearing the clash” (Herrick, 2009, p. 39). To this regard, Protagoras claimed that he could make a worse case appear better. The Sophists allegedly boasted he was able of flipping facts and opinions of “ignorant” public as claimed by Plato who explained that there was a need for ethical guidelines that should rule

The Republic Plato was born around the year 428 BCE into an established Athenian household with a history of political connections -- including distant relations to both Solon and Pisistratus. Plato's parents were Ariston and Perictone, his older brothers were Adeimantus and Glaucon, and his younger sister was Potone. In keeping with his family heritage, Plato was destined for the political life. But the Peloponnesian War, which began a couple of years before he was born and continued until

arguments against the Sophists was mainly concern with the facts that their Sophistic manipulation of doxa (public opinion) is/was, aimed at persuasion only, and achieved what they wanted. According to Roochnik (101), several of Plato dialogues (the Protagoras Lesson 5 debate), featured extensive, relentless arguments concerning interlocutors who either are or have been influenced by Sophist, and their Sophistic manipulation. (Roochnik 76-79, 92,

Hippocrates: Biologist Hippocrates born in 460 BC lived in 370 BC. Excelled in many fields of ancient studies and some consider him as the “Father of Western medicine”. Though some only know Hippocrates for being a major figure in early medical study he is also a biologist, from a young age Hippocrates had a very good education due to his family’s wealth. At a young age some of his training included trips to Greece and also highly likely to Libya and Egypt to learn about other medical practices.

Morals, as defined by The Merriam-Webster dictionary, stands for “ of  or relating to principles of right and wrong in behavior”. You can see the evidence of morals in every activity, choosing to be honest or to lie, possessing  respect or showing contempt, exhibiting kindness or inconsideration, all are  examples of moral code. Many may argue that there is dualism in the world, two opposing principles, either good or evil, and others may take the stance of monism, stating that it is only necessary

devised a method of argumentation, now called the Socratic method, in which he uses language in argument to enhance and expound upon a given definition, and then to amplify and refine what is said until all parties understand and agree. Language, in Protagoras’ view, is nothing more than a tool of power, capable of creating

Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher that was born in Athens, Greece around 470/469 BC. He served in the Athenian army and fought in many battles. When Socrates retired from fighting in the army, he began focusing on expressing his beliefs. He wasn’t the typical “teacher” or “preacher”; he was a very critical and analytical thinker that helped guide his students and the Athenians during his time. Through his teachings and beliefs, Socrates had positive and negative influence on the people during

Plato was a well known philosopher who lived during the time of the distinguished Greek philosophers. He was born into a wealthy and very noble family in the Athens. In the midst of preparation for his life long career as a politician, the young Plato witnessed the trial and eventual execution of Socrates. Little did he or anyone know this would ultimately lead him to completely abandon his political career and become one of the world’s most distinguished philosophers. Although Plato’s teachings

The Influence of Socrates Socrates (470 BCE-399 BCE) was an important philosopher from the Greek ancient world who influenced many people in the city of Athens which is where Socrates spent most of his time being active. One notion that made Socrates such a figure in philosophy is his revolutionary idea at the time of questioning previously accepted “nomoi” which means cultural customs and one of the big ones he challenged was the questioning of “wise” people which the people in charge of athens