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Anaxagoras
Pre-Socratic philosopher whose ideas are discussed by Socrates.
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First appearance: apology
Anaxagoras shows up with force in First Alcibiades. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Referenced as one of the philosophers with whom Pericles associated in pursuit of wisdom.
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In First Alcibiades: Referenced as one of the philosophers with whom Pericles associated in pursuit of wisdom. Later, in First Alcibiades: Cited as one of the philosophers with whom Pericles associated in pursuit of…
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