Protagorus,the Best Known Sophist,presented the Sophist's Position

question 22

Multiple Choice

Protagorus,the best known Sophist,presented the Sophist's position.Which of the following is not representative of the position?

• A)truth depends on the perceiver,not on physical reality
• B)perceptions vary from person to person because previous experiences of individuals affect their perceptions
• C)what is truth is not affected by the culture one lives in
• D)to understand why a person believes as he or she does,one must understand the person

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Definitions:

Talent

An innate or acquired ability to perform a task or activity with high competence and skill.

Ability

The possession of the means or skill to perform a task or action.

Metaphor

A rhetorical device where a word or phrase is attributed to an object or action that doesn't literally apply to it.

Powerhouse

An entity, organization, or person possessing great energy, strength, or potential to influence.