Protagoras

Before the famous philosophical debates of classical Athens were committed to history, questions about virtue, education, and moral excellence shaped the intellectual life of the Greek world. In this engaging dialogue, Plato stages a celebrated exchange between Socrates and the renowned sophist Protagoras at the house of Callias, where an impressive gathering of prominent Athenians witnesses their debate.

Centered on the enduring question of whether virtue can be taught, the conversation ex...