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The son of Ariston and Perictione, 'A', was born in the year after the death of the great Athenian statesman Pericles. 'A' was an ancient Greek philosopher, a student of Socrates and founder of the Academy, best known as the author of philosophical works of unparalleled influence. His most famous work is 'The Republic', which details a wise society run by a philosopher. Identify 'A' from the following.

A
Pythagoras
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Heraclitus
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Democritus
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D
Plato
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Solution

The correct option is D Plato
'A' is none other than Plato. He was the son of Ariston and Perictione and was born in the year after the death of the great Athenian statesman Pericles. Plato was a student of Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle. His most famous work is 'The Republic', which details a wise society run by a philosopher.

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