Welcome back for part two of Plato's Gorgias. In this episode, Mark and Mike talk about Gorgias's student Polas.
As a student of Gorgias, Polas is seeking knowledge. Towards the beginning of his conversation with Socrates, it becomes clear that the knowledge that Polas seeks is how to manipulate people for his own gain. The conversation quickly moves toward issues of morality and virtue. As with many dialogues up until this point, Socrates's sole focus is on obtaining "The Good."
Mark eventually comes around to this part of the dialogue as usual. It just takes some talking through to fully grasp and appreciate the topics discussed by Polas and Socrates. To that point, the homework for this episode is to do just that. Go out and talk with someone about the ideas discussed in this podcast.
Prepare to be captivated by the intricate interplay of ideas as Mark and Mike delve deeper into the heart of Plato's Gorgias, unraveling the profound insights that await in "Gorgias Part 2: The Teachable Student." Fair winds and boundless wisdom await you on this philosophical odyssey. Tune in and set your mind's course for enlightenment.
