Plato
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Plato (c. 427 – 347 BCE) was a foundational philosopher of Ancient Greece, a student of Socrates, and teacher of Aristotle. He founded the Academy in Athens, often considered the first Western institution of higher learning.
His work spans ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and politics. Through dialogues like *The Republic*, *Phaedrus*, and *Symposium*, Plato developed the theory of Forms, arguing that non-material abstract forms represent the truest reality.
He advocated for philosopher-kings, mistrusted democracy, and emphasized the pursuit of the Good as the highest aim of human life. His writing, presented through Socratic dialogue, remains a cornerstone of Western philosophy.
His work spans ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and politics. Through dialogues like *The Republic*, *Phaedrus*, and *Symposium*, Plato developed the theory of Forms, arguing that non-material abstract forms represent the truest reality.
He advocated for philosopher-kings, mistrusted democracy, and emphasized the pursuit of the Good as the highest aim of human life. His writing, presented through Socratic dialogue, remains a cornerstone of Western philosophy.
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