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XLIX. εὖγε: the verb is regularly omitted with this exclamation, which is usually ironic. By the words τὰς ἄλλας ἐπιθυμίας ἁπάσας, Callicles gives Socrates an open field for attack. Hence the ironical praise. Callicles need only continue to make such rash statements to be soon silenced.
ὡς ἔοικε: by this expression Socrates reminds Callicles of the principle he had laid down in 482 e (cf. 489 a), in order, by this ironical praise of his determination which shrinks from no consequence, to make acceptable the diversion of the discussion to less pleasant subjects. At the same time, he shows that he feels himself compelled, by the results of Callicles' moral view, to carry the investigation into this field.
ἀφθόνως ἔχοντα τοῦ κνῆσθαι: the gen., on account of the meaning of the adverb (cf. φθονεῖν τινί τινος). κνῆσθαι: contracted like ζῆν, ψῆν, etc. Cf. πεινῆν in b above.
Gonzalez Lodge. Commentary on Plato Gorgias. Ginn & Company. Boston and London. 1891.
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