Gorgias

Gorgias, by Plato, can be used as somewhat of a guide for media practitioners. The major themes in this book are drawn from Socrates’ conversations with some of the greatest thinkers of his time and consist of debates concerning telling the truth , whether it is better to do wrong than to suffer wrong and if the strongest of society should be its rulers. These three underlying themes can easily be applied to the practice and …

…truth has always been a moral issue, but through the teachings in this book, I have learned the actual value of it and that it is my true moral duty to the publics I will one day promise to serve. It is in my best interest to always do good, never abuse any power that I may gain and to remember that just because something is pleasurable or feels good, it is not always right.