Concept
Hippias
Overview
Hippias of Elis (; Greek: Ἱππίας ὁ Ἠλεῖος; late 5th century BC) was a Greek sophist, and a contemporary of Socrates. With an assurance characteristic of the later sophists, he claimed to be regarded as an authority on all subjects, and lectured on poetry, grammar, history, politics, mathematics, and much else. Most current knowledge of him is derived from Plato, who characterizes him as vain and arrogant.
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_Hip._ I will answer, as you request me; and do you ask whatever you like. [Sidenote: Socrates by citation of instances not ‘in pari materia’ proves that it is better to do evil intentionally: e. g. in running, in wrestling, in the action of the body, in singing, in the use of the feet, eyes, ears, of instruments.] _Soc._ I am very desirous, Hippias, of examining this question, as to which are the better—those who…
Plato, The dialogues of Plato in five volumes, Vol. 2
The chapter “EUDICUS, SOCRATES, HIPPIAS.” is titled for Hippias; names Hippias several times.
Hippias and Hipparchus assumed the control of affairs on grounds alike of standing and of age; but Hippias, as being also naturally of a statesmanlike and shrewd disposition, was really the head of the government. Hipparchus was youthful in disposition, amorous, and fond of literature (it was he who invited to Athens Anacreon, Simonides, and the other poets), while Thessalus was much junior in age, and was violent…
Aristotle, The Athenian Constitution
Names Hippias several times; opens on Hippias.
Hippias the sophist says that Lycurgus himself was a great soldier and an experienced commander. Philostephanus attributes to him the first division of the cavalry into troops of fifties in a square body; but Demetrius the Phalerian says quite the contrary, and that he made all his laws in a continued peace. And, indeed, the Olympic holy truce, or cessation of arms, that was procured by his means and management…
Plutarch, Plutarch
The author is tied to Hippias in the knowledge graph; opens on Hippias.
Philosophers who discussed Hippias
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Place in the tradition
Part of Ancient Greek philosophy.