Philosophy Discussion: Plato’s Gorgias

Plato’s Gorgias is one of his most vivid and accessible dialogues, bringing Socrates into debate with the famed Sophist Gorgias and his students. The conversation centers on rhetoric—what it is, what it does, and whether persuasive speech can be separated from truth and justice. As the dialogue unfolds, Socrates presses a deeper question: is it better to commit injustice or to suffer it? The result is a sharp critique of power, pleasure, and the goals by which we measure a good life.

Join us for a discussion of Gorgias, examining Socrates’ challenge to rhetoric, his conception of justice, and what the dialogue suggests about how we should live.

This meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 24 at 6:15 PM at the Boston Public Library.