# Gorgias-Benjamin Jowett, Plato (Πλάτων)

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Podcast: [Classic Drama Book Collection](https://stenobird.com/podcast/classic-drama-book-collection-7098841)
Published: 2026-08-31T09:00:15+00:00
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## Resource

Gorgias by Plato, translated by Benjamin Jowett, is a foundational text in Western philosophy that explores the nature of rhetoric, ethics, and the pursuit of truth. Through a dialogue featuring Socratic questioning, Plato critiques the art of persuasion and its implications for morality and justice. This work remains relevant today as it challenges listeners to consider the power of language and the responsibilities that come with it. The themes of truth versus deception and the ethical implications of rhetoric are as poignant now as they were in ancient Greece, making Gorgias a timeless examination of the human condition and the complexities of communication.

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