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. 1. Biography.com: Critias - Very brief biographical information. 2. Critias - Article from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy by William Morison. Notes his life, relationship with Socrates, and various philosophical teachings. 3. Critias - Biographical article from In2greece.com, focusing on Critias' role in the catastrophic Thirty Tyrants dictatorship of Athens.

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