Słowo to potężny władca. Poglądy językowe Gorgiasza sofisty
Speech is a Powerful Lord. The Linguistic Theory by Gorgias the Sophist

Summary/Abstract: This article provides an overview of the linguistic theory discussed by the sophists, and more specifically, indicates some of the central philosophical issues related to language usage raised by one of the greatest sophist – Gorgias. The purpose of this article is to analyse his discussions of language, rhetoric and poetry as they are presented in and exemplified by Encomium of Helen and the treatise On Nature or the Non-Existent. The present essay aims to examine the statement that has often been taken as characteristic of Gorgias’ thought: that language is not a reflection of things, but that it is its own master.

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