The Arrogance of Thrasymachus

The dialogue between Thrasymachus and Socrates reveals the limitations to wisdom that results from being heavily stubborn and opinionated. As the debate progresses, it can be seen how increasingly difficult it becomes for Thrasymachus to accept a perspective other than his own. His arrogance limits his own abilities to understand new ideas and concepts. This prohibits Thrasymachus from completely understanding many important points made by Socrates. On several different occasions, Thrasymachus is blatantly hostile towards Socrates as he is consistently proven wrong. While Thrasymachus is certainly knowledgeable, he is also much too opinionated and arrogant to ever prevent his own ignorance; regardless of whether or not Socrates successfully enlightens him at the end.

P.S. I commented on Jeremy’s.