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Ancient ยท Philosophy / dialogue

Gorgias

by Plato. A major work by Plato exploring knowledge, ethics, politics; included for its sustained literary or intellectual influence.

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Date
c. 380 BCE
Origin
Ancient Greece
Era
Ancient
Genre
Philosophy / dialogue
Difficulty
Moderate
Length
Medium
Collection
The Western Canon

Subjects and themes

KnowledgeEthicsPolitics

Why it matters

A major work by Plato exploring knowledge, ethics, politics; included for its sustained literary or intellectual influence.

This work is included in the collection on the basis of expanded / modern canon. Its cataloged influence level is 4 out of 5.