History of philosophy
- The universe is entirely governed by physical laws
- One should thus be hedonistic (devote oneself entirely to pleasure) - hence he is
called the "laughing philosopher".
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Sophists (Wise Men)
Main opponents of Socrates in Plato's dialogues (Hippias, Gorgias, Protagoras, etc.)
Teacher of rhetoric, to make the weaker side appear the stronger.
Protagoras of Abdera the most prominent Sophist 490-420 BC
- "Man is the measure of things"
o Relativism? Does this mean that each person can judge the truth of a proposition
and there is no basis besides opinion for determining the truth?
o Idealism? Does it mean that we cannot talk about a reality which exists outside of
human existence?
Sophist:
· Sophistication
· Sophistry (false reasoning)
Relativism- no truth only opinions. The problem is that, it does not work for me.
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