Gorgias

How does Socrates’s view of oratory contrast with his interlocutors’ views? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each view?

In seeking to define and explore the nature of rhetoric, Socrates also reveals many of his own views regarding philosophy. What does philosophy mean for Socrates? How is it depicted in relation to other forms of knowledge? What role, if any, do you believe philosophy can play in politics and society today?

Explain the distinction Socrates draws between knowledge and belief. Do you agree with this distinction? Why or why not?