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Did Plato Actually Exist?

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Did Plato Actually Exist? Did Plato actually exist? Plato, (born 428/427 bce, Athens, Greece—died 348/347, Athens), ancient Greek philosopher, student of Socrates (c. 470–399 bce), teacher of Aristotle (384–322 bce), and founder of the Academy, best known as the author of philosophical works of unparalleled influence. When did Plato exist? The Athenian philosopher Plato (c.

Did Plato And Aristotle Know Each Other?

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Did Plato And Aristotle Know Each Other? Did Plato and Aristotle know each other? For some 20 years Aristotle was Plato’s student and colleague at the Academy in Athens, an institution for philosophical, scientific, and mathematical research and teaching founded by Plato in the 380s. Although Aristotle revered his teacher, his philosophy eventually departed from