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Plato, a Greek philosopher born in 429 BC, passed away on what date____________?

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Answer: C. 347 Bc

Explanation

Historical records indicate that the renowned ancient Greek philosopher Plato died in the year 347 BC. Given his birth year of 429 BC, this means he lived to reach approximately eighty years of age. His death marked the end of an era for the Athenian Academy which he had established. Plato was a foundational figure in Western philosophy and a devoted student of the philosopher Socrates. Dating in ancient history often counts backward toward the common era, making smaller numbers later years. The Academy he founded operated for centuries as a premier center of higher learning in Athens.

The year 370 BC is far too early and contradicts well established historical death records. The year 356 BC coincides with the birth of Alexander the Great rather than Plato's death. Option none of these is incorrect because the correct year 347 BC is listed.

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Pedagogy
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Pedagogy
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