Protagoras

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The dialogue features a debate between Socrates and the esteemed sophist Protagoras, exploring the essence of sophistry and the possibility of teaching virtue. Set in the home of Callias, who hosts Protagoras, the conversation involves a group of twenty-one attendees. The exchange delves into profound philosophical questions regarding the nature of knowledge and ethics, highlighting the contrasting views of Socratic philosophy and sophistic thought.