Which famous philosopher did Bessarion defend against George of Trebizond?
Aristotle
Plato
Socrates
Pythagoras
Answer
Bessarion defended Aristotle against the criticisms of George of Trebizond, a fellow Byzantine scholar. Bessarion's defense of Aristotle demonstrated his commitment to preserving and promoting the works of ancient Greek philosophers.
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