PERSUASION AND AGREEMENT IN PLATO'S PROTAGORAS

An investigation of the dialogue form is vital for understanding Plato’s philosophical arguments. Recent studies related to the dialogical aspects of Plato’s writings have underlined the significance of dramatis personae and their role in defining the philosophical content. This paper examines the roles played by Socrates and Protagoras in Plato’s Protagoras. This study concludes that the way in which Socrates and Protagoras examine the nature of excellence offers some norms of the correct philosophical argument, such as careful checking and philosophical humility. The findings can contribute to a better grasp of Plato’s metaphilosophical thoughts on agreement and epistemic development