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The Pursuit of a Life of Pleasure


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The Pursuit of a Life of Pleasure
This paper discusses how in Plato's "Gorgias" he uses a dialogue, question-and-answer format to present some of Socrates' arguments against the pursuit of pleasure as the primary purpose in life.
1,118 words (approx. 4.5 pages) | 1 source | MLA | 2002 United States


Paper Summary:

The writer traces three stages. In order for Socrates to make this argument he first establishes that it is desirable to live a good life. He then attempts to prove that there is a distinction between what is good and what is pleasant. Finally he draws the conclusion that one should choose what is good over what is pleasant, which requires self-discipline.

From the Paper:

"The initial assertion developed by Socrates in order to make his argument is that the good life is a desirable life. This statement is not challenged; rather, the difference between Socrates and Callicles, as Plato portrays them, is that Callicles believes that a good life and a pleasant life, or a life spent seeking pleasure, are identical. The premise that a good life is desirable is just assumed to be true as it is basic to both men's beliefs. However, in order to refute Callicles definitions of "good," Socrates next builds a logical argument to demonstrate that "pleasure" and "good" are not interchangeable."

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APA Citation:

The Pursuit of a Life of Pleasure (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-The-Pursuit-of-a-Life-of-Pleasure/25080

MLA Citation:

"The Pursuit of a Life of Pleasure" 15 January 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-The-Pursuit-of-a-Life-of-Pleasure/25080>




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I have a keen interest in economics, politics, business, science, and sociology and am able to write proficiently in all of these areas. I use credible sources, document my work, and adhere to very high writing standards in order to produce only first rate papers. I hold degrees in both the fields of economics and politics.
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