One of the most significant debates is about the relationship between rhetoric and truth. Gorgias believed truth, always provisional and contingent, is about deceiving people and winning the argument, while Plato insisted that rhetoric is dangerous without absolute truth. Sometimes, today's debate seems to be reduced to these two options: either there is or there isn't the truth. However, the ancient Greek world had more nuances and possibilities.

1. Explain Plato's argument against rhetoric.

2. Then based on reading of Aristotle, explain how his view of rhetorical truth complicates Plato's view.

3. Offer your own personal reflection on this topic.

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