Protagoras

What is his famous work?

Disoi Logoi

Protagoras background

First to charge for lessons in Athens.

Developed philosophy underlying rhetoric.

Protagoras Beliefs

Believe in relative truth decided by man.

Practical approach to reasoning. Use rhetoric to manage your estate, practice politics, and be a good citizen.

Contrary arguments can be advanced on any topic. The worst case can always be made stronger.

Promotes humility (Gorgias boasted).

Encourages others to practice another’s beliefs, there are no winner in arguments.

Protagoras Style

Focused on grammar, proper words, parts of speech, common places, and aphorisms.

Protagoras audience

He wants an active audience, engaged and strong at rhetoric.

always keep in mind a skeptical audience members.

Protagoras Reality

If you have a weak reality, it will disappear when opposed against a stronger truth.