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Socrates

Greek philosopher, mentor of Plato, known for his method and opposition to pagan myths.

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Also known as Socrates the Athenian

First appearance: part i book i

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Augustine's dialectic compared favorably to that of Socrates.

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In Editor's Preface: Augustine's dialectic compared favorably to that of Socrates. Later, in Book VIII: Natural Theology and the Platonists: Mentioned regarding his god; Augustine argues that Socrates' god could not be…

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Editor's Preface
Augustine's dialectic compared favorably to that of Socrates.
Book VIII: Natural Theology and the Platonists
Mentioned regarding his god; Augustine argues that Socrates' god could not be a demon.
Concerning the two schools of philosophers, that is, the Italic and Ionic, and their founders
Described as the disciple of Archelaus and master of Plato.
Of the Socratic philosophy
First to direct philosophy to moral correction; condemned to death by Athens but later mourned.
Concerning Plato, the chief among the disciples of Socrates, and his threefold division of philosophy
Plato's master; known for his method of dissimulating knowledge; excelled in the active part of philosophy (regulation of morals).
XIV
His familiar spirit is identified by Apuleius as a demon, not a god.
XXVII
Referenced regarding his alleged god and the nature of demons.
Book XIV: The Sin of the First Man and the Two Cities
Mentioned in the context of Alcibiades weeping when Socrates demonstrated his misery due to folly.
Chapter VIII: Of the Three Perturbations and the Stoic View of the Wise Man's Emotions
Mentioned in the anecdote about Alcibiades weeping upon realizing his folly.
XXXVII
Cited as the Athenian master of moral philosophy, later than the prophet Esdras.
XLI
Mentioned as the teacher of Aristippus and Antisthenes, whose disciples held opposing views.

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