In this work, Ariphron's failed attempt to mentor Cleinias is mentioned, and Prodicus' habit of mincing words such as "will" and "wish" is parodied.
In this work, Ariphron's failed attempt to mentor Cleinias is mentioned, and Prodicus' habit of mincing words such as "will" and "wish" is parodied. A question about the appropriate length of responses to questions nearly derails this work's central debate, and Hippias' offer to recite a poem is declined. The meaning of a poem by Simonides is discussed in this work, and the meeting of the two central characters is sparked by Socrates' concern about the education of Hippocrates. Beginning with Socrates abandoning his attempts to seduce Alcibiades and focusing on the question of whether virtue can be taught, for 10 points name this dialogue in which Socrates debates the title sophist.
In this work, Ariphron's failed attempt to mentor Cleinias is mentioned, and Prodicus' habit of mincing words such as "will" and "wish" is parodied.
{Protagoras}