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Rhetorics and how to win an argument for the sake of winning it

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How was socrates different from the sophists?

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Who taught that there was no absolute right or wrong?

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Who Taught that their was no absolute right and wrong?

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Who of the Ancient Greek rhetoricians taught debating skills for a fee?

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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.


Which describes the Sophists?

Sophists were professional teachers of rhetoric and other subjects , noted for their ingenuity and speciousness


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.


What did the sophists teach?

The Sophists were traveling educators who toured Greece teaching mainly nobility and upper classes all that was necessary to be successful. Often criticized for the high fees they charged that excluded all but the wealthy, the Sophists taught skills such as rhetoric and public speaking, semantics, ontology, epistemology and other disciplines that helped to complete a solid education.


What speeches did the Sophists make?

The Sophists made political speeches.


What did the Sophists Belief in?

The Sophists believed in the importance of rhetoric and persuasive speech to influence public opinion and win arguments. They taught the art of persuasion and argumentation as a way to succeed in politics and society. They were skeptical about absolute truth and morality, focusing more on individual success and practical knowledge.


What was the theory of eloquence practice by sophists?

Sophists believed that eloquence, or the ability to speak persuasively, was a valuable skill that could be taught and used to win arguments and influence others. They focused on the art of rhetoric, emphasizing the use of language, logic, and emotion to make convincing arguments rather than seeking absolute truth. Sophists were often criticized for prioritizing style over substance and for using their skills for personal gain.


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.