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This analysis explores Plato's criticism of Pericles through the dialogue Gorgias, highlighting philosophical and ethical notions.

Why does Plato slander Pericles? The case of the Gorgias

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This analysis explores Plato's criticism of Pericles through the dialogue Gorgias, highlighting philosophical and ethical notions.
Examined passages from Gorgias discussing Pericles and Socrates' dialogue with Callicles.
Analyzed Plato's philosophical stance on politics and rhetoric.
Introduced the term 'mellontropic' to contextualize Platonic thought.
Plato's criticism reflects his belief that politicians should possess philosophical knowledge.
He argues that true political leadership requires fostering virtue in citizens rather than coercion.
Plato's selective engagement with arguments defending Pericles undermines rhetoric, promoting dialectical reasoning instead.

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Philosophical analysis of Plato's negative views on Pericles, emphasizing ethical implications in politics.

Stavros Anastasopoulos (2026) studied this question.

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