Category Archives: Thought Provoking

Casual writings that pose a question on a somewhat controversial topic.

Does Gorgias Truly Mean What He Says?

When Socrates starts asking questions, it is not Gorgias who attempts to give the first answer but Gorgias’ acquaintance Polus. He, rather comically, chimes in when Socrates asks, “In what art would you say Gorgias is skilled?”  Polus pompously states that Gorgias is “one of the best, and the art in which he is a proficient … Continue reading Does Gorgias Truly Mean What He Says?

The Confederate Flag: Racist or Heritage?

Immediately after starting the discussion, a first classman attempted to sidestep the initial and main question of whether the flag was racist or heritage by saying that he thought it was both.  I somewhat agree that we should be empathetic to those that feel it is apart of their family as generation after generation was born … Continue reading The Confederate Flag: Racist or Heritage?