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This document appears to be page 198 of a book or manuscript included in a House Oversight investigation file (Bates stamp HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_018430). The text is a philosophical and historical narrative focusing on Plato's life, specifically his invitation to Syracuse at age 60 to teach Dionysus II, and his earlier traumatic political experiences in Athens following the Peloponnesian War in 404 BC. It discusses the nature of power, governance, and the intersection of philosophy and politics.

People (6)

Name Role Context
Turing Historical Figure
Mentioned in the context of man vs. machine and artificial intelligence warnings.
Plato Subject of text
Ancient Greek philosopher; text discusses his life, political experiences, and invitation to Syracuse.
Socrates Teacher
Teacher of Plato.
Aristotle Student
Student of Plato.
Dion Former Pupil/Associate
Sent a letter to Plato inviting him to Syracuse to teach the young king.
Dionysus II King of Syracuse
Young king whom Dion wanted Plato to instruct.

Organizations (2)

Name Type Context
Academy
Plato's school in Athens.
House Oversight Committee
Implied by the Bates stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_018430'.

Timeline (2 events)

404 BC
Collapse of the Athenian constitution and Sparta's victory in the Peloponnesian War.
Athens
Historical (Plato age 60)
Plato receives invitation to go to Syracuse.
Athens/Syracuse

Locations (3)

Location Context
Location of Plato's Academy and his early political experiences.
Syracuse
City where Dionysus II ruled and Plato was invited.
Victor of the Peloponnesian War.

Relationships (3)

Plato Student/Teacher Socrates
He’d been taught by Socrates
Plato Teacher/Student Aristotle
had sharpened the mind of Aristotle
Plato Teacher/Former Pupil Dion
A letter arrived from a favorite former pupil, Dion

Key Quotes (4)

"Wow, do really I let this thing gatekeep me?"
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"The great test of Plato’s life began when he was 60 years old."
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"I pondered the matter... And was in two minds as to whether I ought to listen to entreaties and go..."
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"In quite a short time... they had made the former government seem by comparison something precious as gold."
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