{"product_id":"protagoras-plato-9781806292721","title":"Protagoras: A Dialogue on Virtue, Sophistry, and Education - Wisdom Versus Reputation in Ancient Greece (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)","description":"What if virtue was just clever branding?\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eProtagoras\u003c\/em\u003e, Plato delivers a rich and provocative philosophical showdown between Socrates and Protagoras-the most famous teacher of virtue in ancient Greece. Protagoras claims he can teach excellence in citizenship, morality, and leadership. Socrates, ever skeptical, demands clarity: what is virtue? Is it one thing or many? Can anyone-even a sophist-truly teach it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis extended dialogue moves with the energy of a dramatic debate, revealing key philosophical themes: the relationship between wisdom and reputation, the nature of good judgment, the role of education in shaping the soul, and the seduction of rhetorical charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than an intellectual contest, \u003cem\u003eProtagoras\u003c\/em\u003e is a masterclass in logic, character, and the art of questioning public authority. This modern translation stays true to the spirit of the original while offering a flowing, accessible reading experience for contemporary audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Riveting Philosophical Debate\u003c\/strong\u003e - Experience the intense intellectual duel between Socrates and Protagoras on stage before an Athenian audience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimeless Themes of Education and Virtue\u003c\/strong\u003e - Examine the nature of moral excellence and the limits of sophistry in teaching it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Study in Contrasts\u003c\/strong\u003e - Explore how Socrates' dialectic method exposes the performative nature of Protagoras' speeches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Clear and Engaging Modern Adaptation\u003c\/strong\u003e - Makes Plato's complex arguments readable, relatable, and razor-sharp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEssential Reading for Educators, Leaders, and Thinkers\u003c\/strong\u003e - Learn how the ancient debate over wisdom versus fame still applies to modern education and public discourse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom banquet halls to the halls of power, \u003cem\u003eProtagoras\u003c\/em\u003e challenges every listener to ask: are we learning truth-or learning how to look wise?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Plato\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1806292726\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781806292721\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\/30\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 106\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.49lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.44d","brand":"Plato","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48241940234495,"sku":"9781806292721","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_40682aa3-e812-4b74-a4d2-97fb1465ca9d.jpg?v=1772656682","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/protagoras-plato-9781806292721","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}