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
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Many Greeks condemned the ideas of the sophists because they viewed them as undermining traditional values and beliefs, particularly in relation to ethics and morality. Sophists emphasized relativism and the idea that truth could be shaped by rhetoric and context, which clashed with the more absolute moral frameworks upheld by philosophers like Socrates and Plato. This led to concerns that sophistry promoted deceit and manipulation over genuine knowledge and virtue, ultimately threatening the social cohesion of Greek society. Additionally, their focus on personal success and persuasion was seen as prioritizing individual gain over the common good.
The Sophists were one group of philosophers in Greece. They questioned the existence of the traditional values. The Sophists believed that there were no absolute standards for truth and justice.
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