feb 1, 400 BC - Socrates

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§ Plato’s philosophical inspiration, but also a real historical figure (469-
399)
§ Influenced Plato
§ Caught in political backlash against philosophers and change
§ Concentrated on political and ethical questions
irritated the citizens of Athens
§ Executed in 399 by the city on the grounds of impiety and corrupting the youth
§ Socrates in Republic is a fictional character

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