Why Everyone Hates Sophists (and why they are wrong)
The Sophists are potentially the most hated philosophers in history. But as far as I can tell, this is based on a series of misunderstandings and misrepresentations. When we look at the existing evidence in more detail, what is instead revealed are a group of interesting and original thinkers. So here is my sophist apologia. I hope you enjoy it. Support me on Patreon here (you lovely person): https://patreon.com/UnsolicitedAdvice... Subscribe to my Substack here for more of my writings: https://josephfolley.substack.com/ 00:00 The Villainous Sophist 07:50 Arguments Leading Nowhere 24:27 Corrupting the Youth 36:30 Man is the Measure of All Things 45:00 What to do about the Sophists
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