Plato
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c. 428–348 BC
Greek philosopher, student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, who founded the Academy in Athens, one of the first schools of higher learning. Socrates wrote nothing himself, so most of what we know about him comes from Plato, starting with the speech Socrates gave at his trial.
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The Apology
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Reading Plato in English: quick answers
- Who was Plato?
- Plato (c. 428–348 BC): Greek philosopher, student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, who founded the Academy in Athens, one of the first schools of higher learning. Socrates wrote nothing himself, so most of what we know about him comes from Plato, starting with the speech Socrates gave at his trial.
- What can I read by Plato on SeoJae Story?
- The Apology, in 3 parts, based on the public-domain English translation.
- Is Plato hard to read in English?
- The sentences and vocabulary are simplified to about CEFR B2, but the arguments, key terms and famous lines are kept. Each part ends with a plain “In plain words” explainer, and you can tap any word for its meaning.
- Is there a Korean translation?
- Yes. Every sentence has a Korean translation, and the full translation can be opened under the text, along with audio narration, vocabulary and a comprehension check.