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Zeno
Eleatic philosopher known for paradoxes, appears in Parmenides.
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First appearance: Parmenides
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In Parmenides: Parmenides' student, who reads a treatise arguing against plurality and is questioned by Socrates. Later, in Introduction and Analysis: Presents his book defending Parmenides by showing the absurdities…
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