How were the views of Socrates different from those of the Sophists?

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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 was that knowledge and understanding were not necessary if the augment made sense.

Socrates was different from the Sophists in that he believed knowledge and understanding was key to happiness. Socrates did not argue points he did not believe in, and did not offer arguments for sale. Socrates view of knowledge and understanding was; Knowledge = virtue = happiness

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