WORLD CIVILIZATION

Detailed explanation-1: -They believed and taught that “might makes right". They were pragmatists trusting in whatever works to bring about the desired end at whatever the cost. They made a business of their own form of education as developing skills in rhetoric and profited from it.

Detailed explanation-2: -The sophists focused on the rational examination of human affairs and the betterment and success of human life. They argued that gods could not be the explanation of human action. Many rhetoricians during this period were instructed under specialists in Greek rhetorical studies as part of their standard education.

Detailed explanation-3: -rhetoric. What did the Sophists teach about the gods influence on human actions and about absolute right and wrong? They did not believe the gods had influence on human actions. They also rejected the idea of absolute right and wrong.

Detailed explanation-4: -Many of the sophistic educators were characterized as deceitful because they were more concerned with making a profit from teaching persuasive trickery than of producing quality orators that would promote Athenian democracy.