Cleitophon(67 words)
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(Κλειτοφῶν; Kleitophôn). Athenian, a disciple of Socrates (Pl. Resp. 1,328b; 340a-b). Plato's dialogue C. is named after him. C. proposed to consider Cleisthenes' constitution for the planned changes in 411 BC. In 404 he represented the pátrios politeía viewpoint together with Theramenes and others ([Aristot.] Ath. Pol. 29,3; 34,3).
Schmitz, Winfried (Bielefeld)
Bibliography
PA 8546
M. Chambers, Aristoteles. Staat der Athener, 1990, 277
Rhodes 375-377.
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Schmitz, Winfried (Bielefeld),
“Cleitophon”, in:
Brill’s New Pauly, Antiquity volumes edited by: Hubert Cancik and , Helmuth Schneider, English Edition by: Christine F. Salazar, Classical Tradition volumes edited by: Manfred Landfester, English Edition by: Francis G. Gentry.
Consulted online on 28 March 2024 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1574-9347_bnp_e615830>
First published online: 2006
First print edition: 9789004122598, 20110510
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