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Philosopher · Classical Greece · GreeceSocratesc. 470–399 BCAthenian philosopher who wrote nothing. What is known of him comes chiefly from Plato, Xenophon, and Aristophanes. Tried and put to death by Athens in 399 BC.

Philosopher · Classical Greece · GreecePlatoc. 428–c. 348 BCAthenian philosopher, student of Socrates, teacher of Aristotle, author of the Republic and of the dialogues that carry most of what is known of Socrates.

Philosopher · Classical Greece · GreeceAristotle384–322 BCPhilosopher from Stagira. Studied at Plato's Academy for about twenty years, later founded the Lyceum, and rejected Plato's separate Forms. Tutored Alexander of Macedon.

Text · Classical Greece · GreeceRepublicc. 375 BCPlato's dialogue on justice in the city and in the soul. A primary text. Not a record of a state that existed.