Protagoras

What is virtue? Can it be taught? Or are we born with the seeds of goodness? In this sparkling dialogue, Plato introduces us to Socrates in his most inquisitive mood, confronting the famous sophist Protagoras. Their conversation ranges from the myth of Prometheus to the nature of courage, from the interpretation of poetry to the calculus of pleasure. Far from a dry lecture, the Protagoras is a drama of ideas: Socrates relentlessly questions, Protagoras gracefully parries, and a young audience watches the master debaters at work. This modern-English edition strips away archaic language while preserving the wit, tension, and depth of the original. Whether you are new to philosophy or a seasoned reader, you will find here a timeless exploration of human excellence and the education that shapes it. Part of The Modern Wisdom Library.