![]() Though the philosophical content is at the heart of these dialogues, it is not a simple matter to separate the dramatic elements from the philosophical. ![]() They are very tightly constructed dramatic presentations of various philosophical issues. The dialogues pose us a particular problem of interpretation. He taught at the academy, with a few interruptions, until his death.ģ Plato’s Work Plato’s philosophical project is available to us primarily through a series of dialogues. Upon returning to Athens around 385 BCE, he founded his school, the Academy, which many people call the first university. After the death of Socrates, he fled Athens. He was a friend and companion of Socrates. As a young man, Plato was greatly interested in philosophy and politics. All of these individuals appear in Plato’s dialogues. ![]() Father: Ariston brothers: Glaucon and Adiemantus. ![]() Philosophy 219 Plato: “Apology” and “Crito”Ģ Plato ( BC) From an old aristocratic family in Athens. ![]()
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