According to Socrates, Callicles’ assertion in the Gorgias that “might makes right” leads to which of the following absurdities?

a. the minority of stronger men dominating the majority of the weaker men
b. fewer people will believe in the gods
c. virtue becomes synonymous with serenity
d. the majority of weaker men dominating the minority of stronger men


Answer: a. the minority of stronger men dominating the majority of the weaker men

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