Prodicus
Greek Sophist
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Prodicus was a Greek Sophist, a teacher of rhetoric and philosophy in the 5th century BCE. He was known for his attention to the precise meaning of words, particularly ethical terms, and believed that no two words have exactly the same meaning. Socrates is said to have attended his lectures. While Sophists like Prodicus cultivated the art of argumentation, sometimes leading to mere verbal displays, they also played a role in emphasizing the need for reasons to justify moral claims.12
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