These sophists performed their works before an audience, usually in the context of a competition or contest for fame, to gain political influence. They persuaded audience, playing with their emotions, to vote in favor of their arguments (Tr). Using cross-examination and rhetoric, a sophist was able to deceive the audience into believing that their weak argument is a strong argument...
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In addition, cross-examination was important for democracy as that it gave unattractive views a chance to be heard in the Athenian assembly (Tr). One of the greatest Athenian sophists known for his use of rhetoric to gain political influence was Pericles. Pericles was thought by three sophists himself...
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