Glaucon
Deceased Person
2023 – 1969
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Who was Glaucon?
Glaucon son of Ariston, was an ancient Athenian and the philosopher Plato's older brother. He is primarily known as a major conversant with Socrates in the Republic, and the interlocutor during the Allegory of the Cave. He is also referenced briefly in the beginnings of two dialogues of Plato, the Parmenides and Symposium.
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- Born
- Oct 2, 2023
Athens - Also known as
- Γλαύκων
- Parents
- Siblings
- Nationality
- Greece
- Died
- Dec 31, 1969
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on July 23, 2013
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