Gorgias

[ gawr-jee-uh s ]

/ ˈgɔr dʒi əs /

noun

c483–c375 b.c., Greek philosopher.

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Examples from the Web for gorgias

Gorgias belike had an intrigue with the maid, and his wife was jealous.
Plutarch's Morals|Plutarch
In his youth he was a pupil of Gorgias and Socrates, but subsequently devoted himself to political intrigues.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6|Various
He says further, however, that the same theory of punishment reappears in the Gorgias, which I do not think exact.
Plato and the Other Companions of Sokrates, 3rd ed. Volume II (of 4)|George Grote
Your opinion (remarks Protarchus) does not agree with that of Gorgias.
Plato and the Other Companions of Sokrates, 3rd ed. Volume III (of 4)|George Grote

Gorgias appears to have maintained the same ideas with more moderation and also with less profundity.
Initiation into Philosophy|Emile Faguet

British Dictionary definitions for gorgias

Gorgias

/ (ˈɡɔːdʒɪəs) /

noun

?485–?380 bc, Greek sophist and rhetorician, subject of a dialogue by Plato

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