5 Questions
According to Gorgias, what is the noble type of rhetoric aimed at?
Training and improvement of the souls of the citizens
Why does Socrates argue that doing injustice is a greater evil than suffering injustice?
Doing injustice has an excess of evil
What must the rhetorician have in order to use rhetoric effectively, according to the text?
Knowledge of the subject matter
How does Gorgias describe rulership in the text?
As an art
What are the two types of rhetoric discussed?
Flattery and disgraceful declamation, noble and aimed at the training and improvement of the souls of the citizens
Test your knowledge of Gorgias and Plato's views on rhetoric with this quiz. Explore the two types of rhetoric and the importance of distinguishing between what is just. Prepare for your upcoming exam or expand your understanding of this philosophical topic.
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