- The Sophist (Greek: Σοφιστής; Latin: Sophista) is a Platonic dialogue from the philosopher's late period, most likely written in 360 BC.
- Moreover, because the Sophist is one of Plato’s latest dialogues, some context from Plato’s earlier work is in order before approaching the dialogue directly.
- This dialogue stands out for its intricate examination of metaphysics, the nature of being and non-being, and the definition and role of a sophist.
- The “Sophist,” in the dialogue which is called after him, is exhibited in many different lights, and appears and reappears in a variety of forms.
- The text begins: SOPHIST by Plato Translated by Benjamin Jowett PERSONS OF THE DIALOGUE: Theodorus, Theaetetus, Socrates.
- "Sophist" by Plato is a philosophical dialogue written in the late 4th century BC. The work explores profound metaphysical questions, particularly focusing on the...
- Why does Plato connect the Sophist and Statesman with the Theaetetus and Parmenides, dialogues written in all probability a good deal earlier?
- This examination aims to reveal to what level Plato took his thoughts on this subject, by deepening the reasoning developed in dialogue the Sophist.
- Plato's dialogue, "The Sophist", is the middle portion of a trilogy, that begins with "Theaetetus" and concludes with "The Statesman."
- Sophist. By Plato. Written 360 B.C.E. Translated by Benjamin Jowett. Persons of the Dialogue THEODORUS THEAETETUS SOCRATES An ELEATIC...
- For those looking for a nuanced and original account of Socrates, The Sophists in Plato's Dialogues is a book worth reading." — VoegelinView.
- In addition, as you point out, some of the philosophical opponents in the dialogues are sophists and are treated with respect.
