Adeimantus of Collytus ( el, Ἀδείμαντος; c. 432 BC – 382 BC),

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, ''The People of Plato: A Prosopography of Plato and Other Socratics''. Indianapolis: Hackett Publishing, 2002 son of

Ariston of Athens Ariston of Collytus ( grc-gre, Ἀρίστων; died c. 424 BC), was the father of the Greek philosopher Plato (originally named Aristocles). Legend holds that he was descended from Codrus, the ancient king of Athens. He supposedly could trace his ...

, was an ancient Athenian

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best known as

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's brother. He plays an important part in Plato's ''

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'' and is mentioned in the '' Apology'' and ''

Parmenides Parmenides of Elea (; grc-gre, Παρμενίδης ὁ Ἐλεάτης; ) was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher from Elea in Magna Graecia. Parmenides was born in the Greek colony of Elea, from a wealthy and illustrious family. His dates a ...

'' dialogues. In the ''Republic'', Adeimantus is noted for his concern for education, which is apparent from the moment he becomes involved in the discussion. He is also concerned with the happiness of the auxiliaries in the ideal city.Plato, ''Republic'', 4.419a He questions whether they would be living a good life with little or no personal property. Consequently, Adeimantus is often associated with greed or love for money in interpretations of the dialogue. On the whole, Adeimantus comes across as more cautious, more sober-minded, and less creative than his brother

Glaucon Glaucon (; el, Γλαύκων; c. 445 BC – 4th century BC), son of Ariston, was an ancient Athenian and Plato's older brother. He is primarily known as a major conversant with Socrates in the ''Republic''. He is also referenced briefly in th ...

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' other major interlocutor in the last nine books of the ''Republic''.

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