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How were the views of Socrates different from those of the Sophists?
The Sophists were hired by the wealthy to speak on any subject. Their teachings were based on no knowledge of the material and used well-formed words to persuade people to believe in them. Their view...
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How was socrates a sophist?
Okay, well, my viewpoint is: the reason why one could argue that Socrates was a "common" sophist (being payed for knowledge) is, because he also got payed for his knowledge, more often with...
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How are Crito's and Socrates's arguments different?
Crito says to do what people think is right, but Socrates says you must do what you think is right
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Compare socrates and the sophist?
Sophist's desired money in return for teaching young men various things about political and social life, such as rhetoric. The word Sophist means something along the lines of "One who is wise"...
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Where Sophist the same as Socrates?
Socrates would roll over in his grave if he could see this question. Socrates, his pupil Plato and later Aristotle all opposed the Sophist philosophy. Although most written examples of the sophists...