{"product_id":"gorgias-plato-9781806292455","title":"Gorgias: A Clash Between Rhetoric and Philosophy - Plato's Dialogue on Power, Morality, and the Good Life (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)","description":"\u003cem\u003eWhat if words could win crowds-but lose your soul?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eGorgias\u003c\/strong\u003e, Plato stages a powerful drama of minds where Socrates takes on the celebrity sophists of Athens. The topic? Nothing less than the soul of democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis modernized edition brings the timeless debate to life, offering accessible language without sacrificing the sharp edge of philosophical inquiry. Whether you're new to Plato or revisiting a classic, this dialogue will ignite your thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Danger of Rhetoric Without Justice\u003c\/strong\u003e - Why persuasion without moral grounding can corrupt both individuals and society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ethics of Power\u003c\/strong\u003e - Can a man who gets away with injustice be truly happy?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Art of Dialectic\u003c\/strong\u003e - Socrates' methodical questioning reveals the hollow core beneath flashy argumentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Blueprint for the Good Life\u003c\/strong\u003e - Plato's bold claim: it is better to suffer injustice than to commit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelevant for Today\u003c\/strong\u003e - Ideal for students, debaters, and truth-seekers navigating an age of spin and spectacle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet \u003cstrong\u003eGorgias\u003c\/strong\u003e challenge your assumptions, sharpen your reasoning, and awaken your ethical conscience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Plato\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1806292459\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781806292455\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Library of Alexandria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/26\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 122\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.71lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d","brand":"Plato","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48241939644671,"sku":"9781806292455","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ab5f654f-78a6-41f8-8b8d-0536b19c3c63.jpg?v=1772656678","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/gorgias-plato-9781806292455","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}