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Plato (428/427 - 348/347 BCE) is considered the pre-eminent Greek philosopher known for his Dialogues and for founding his Academy north of Athens, traditionally considered the first university in the western world. Born Aristocles son of Ariston of the deme Colytus, Plato had two older brothers (Adeimantus and Glaucon)who both feature famously... [
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