Life of Plato: Born 428 BC Died 348 BC (jan 1, 428 BC – jan 1, 348 BC)
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Author of The Republic. Summarized his criticisms of democracy and outlined a model of government ruled by an oligarchy of the virtuous. Plato called these types of men, “philosopher-kings”.
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jan 1, 428 BC
jan 1, 348 BC
~ 80 years