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Who were the Sophists? A 'school' - that is, a group with similar beliefs and methods - of philosophers in classical Greece. We derive the term "sophistry" from their name, which is in turn based in the Greek word for "wisdom".
They were prominent in the fourth century BCE (300's) and their methods included teaching the skills of oratory and encyclopaedic knowledge. One of their maxims has come down to us as "Man is the measure of all things".
Socrates and Plato more or less overturned their methods with his question-oriented Socratic method.
For more information: there is a nice article at http://www.radicalacademy.com/philsophists.htm
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe sophist were non believers of the undefined world and didnt care
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∙ 12y agoThey focused on more the language of speeches instead of the content. They were criticized by Plato for this practice.
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∙ 10y agothe human mind could understand anything
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Were the Sophists considered to be wisdom mongers?
Yes
What were professional philosophers-teachers in ancient Greece called?
Sophists
Who of the Ancient Greek rhetoricians taught debating skills for a fee?
Sophists
What did sophists teach?
Hey! i had the same question a couple days ago. i figured out that the sophists were usually atheists (do not believe and god). They taught subjects such as making the weaker argument the strong one, and discovering the truth in things. They sometimes also taught things such as math or science.
Why do you think many Greeks condemned the ideas of the sophists?
In Ancient Greece, the sophists were a category of teachers who specialized in using the tools of philosophy and rhetoric for the purpose of teaching aretê - excellence, or virtue - predominately to young statesmen and nobility. The practice of charging money for education, and providing wisdom only to those who can pay, led to the condemnations made by Plato See the link below for the source
What speeches did the Sophists make?
The Sophists made political speeches.
Why were the leaders of Athens unhappy with the sophists?
The leaders of Athens were unhappy with the sophists because the sophists argued that the rulers invented the gods in order to control the people of Athens.
Why were the leaders of Athens unhappy with the sophists in ancient Greece?
The leaders of Athens were unhappy with the sophists because the sophists argued that the rulers invented the gods in order to control the people of Athens
How did the sophists and Socrates advance the tradition of reason and humanism?
How did the sophists and Socrates advance the tradition of reason and humanis
What did sophists believe?
Sophists believed that truth and morality are relative concepts that vary based on individual perspectives and circumstances. They emphasized the importance of persuasive arguments and rhetoric in communication and debate.
Who were the sophists and what were their belief?
The Sophists were professional teachers in ancient Greece.They believed students should use their time to improve themselves.
What was Plato's dialog protagoras about?
A Sophists
Was sophists professional teachers?
yes they were
Which describes the Sophists?
Sophists were professional teachers of rhetoric and other subjects , noted for their ingenuity and speciousness
Why did socrates disagree with sophists?
that sophists thought that knowledge was a way to improve ur life and Socrates thought that there was an absolute right or wrong
Is socrates a sophist?
Socrates was an opponent of the Sophists. He believed that the Sophists only taught opinions instead of teaching students to find the truth for themselves.
Who were the sophists and what were their beliefs?
The Sophists were a group of ancient Greek teachers who focused on rhetoric, or the art of persuasion. They believed that truth was subjective and could be manipulated through persuasive language. Sophists were known for their skepticism and their ability to argue both sides of an issue.
