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Greek philosopher who wrote The Republic and founded the Academy.
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Aristotle
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Plato
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Socrates
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Sophocles
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Academy (Ancient Greek: ) was founded by Plato in c. 387 BC in Athens. Aristotle studied there for twenty years (367–347 BC) before founding his own school, the Lyceum.
Detailed explanation-2: -Plato’s Academy, or simply, ‘’The Academy, ‘’ was a famous school in ancient Athens founded by Plato in 387 BC, located on the northwestern outskirts of Athens, outside the city walls. The site acquired its name from the legendary hero Academos.
Detailed explanation-3: -Xenocrates, (died 314 bc, Athens), Greek philosopher, pupil of Plato, and successor of Speusippus as the head of the Greek Academy, which Plato founded about 387 bc.
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