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Protagoras (c. 480-411 BCE)

  • From Abdera, Thrace; native to the Greek mainland, but not Athens
  • Was a major thinker of his time
  • Known for the statement "Man is the measure of all things."
  • Developed the "dissoi logoi" technique of exploring probably truth through opposing arguments

Course Information

Rhetoric and Culture
ENG 552-001
MO 204
T 6:30–9:15

Instructor Information

Dr. Jeremy Tirrell
tirrellj@uncw.edu
Office: MO 161
Office Hours: TR 12:00-2:00 (and by appointment)