The Loeb Classical Library: Laches. Protagoras. Meno. Euthydemus

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The Loeb Classical Library: Laches. Protagoras. Meno. EuthydemusPlato, the great philosopher of Athens, was born in 427 BC. In early manhood an admirer of Socrates, he later founded the famous school of philosophy in the grove Academus. Much else recorded of his life is uncertain; that he left Athens for a time after Socrates execution is probable; that later he went to Cyrene, Egypt, and Sicily is possible; that he was wealthy is likely; that he was critical of advanced democracy is obvious. He lived to be 80

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