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Critias (Kritias) of Athens, son of Callaeschrus, c. 460 BC - 403 BC. Ancient Greek politician and philosopher who wrote prolifically, although only fragments of his works survive. He was a pupil of Socrates, although the two were frequently at odds.

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• Critias

  http://www.in2greece.com/english/historymyth/history/ancient/critias.htm
  Biographical article from In2greece.com, focusing on Critias' role in the catastrophic Thirty Tyrants dictatorship of Athens.

• Critias

  http://www.iep.utm.edu/critias/
  Article from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy by William Morison. Notes his life, relationship with Socrates, and various philosophical teachings.

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