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ACADEMY. 1) The name of many scientific institutions, societies and educational institutions. The word "A. " comes from the name mythic. the hero of the Academy (Akadnmos), in whose honor the area near Athens was named, where in the 4th century BC e. Plato lectured to his students. In Italy, the first A. arose in the 2nd floor. 15 century as free societies independent of mountains. and church. authorities, uniting philosophers, scientists, poets, musicians, noble and enlightened lovers and aimed at the promotion and development of sciences and arts. They enjoyed the material support of their members (most of which belonged to aristocratic circles) and were under the patronage of princely and ducal courts. One of these associations was founded in 1470 at the court of the Duke of Lorenzo Medici in Florence and named the academy in honor of Dr. Greek. philosophical school of Plato. In the 16-17 centuries. A. received widespread in Italy (there were St. 1000 A. ) and, according to contemporaries, interest in them reached a "fierce passion. " Scientific debates, concerts, muses. and poetical.