- Plato - Wikipedia
Plato's most famous contribution is his Theory of Forms (or Ideas), which aims to solve what is now known as the problem of universals He was influenced by the pre-Socratic thinkers Pythagoras, Heraclitus, and Parmenides, although much of what is known about them is derived from Plato himself
- Plato | Life, Philosophy, Works | Britannica
Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher who produced works of unparalleled influence
- Plato (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)
Plato (429?–347 B C E ) is, by any reckoning, one of the most dazzling writers in the Western literary tradition and one of the most penetrating, wide-ranging, and influential authors in the history of philosophy
- Plato | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Plato’s middle to later works, including his most famous work, the Republic, are generally regarded as providing Plato’s own philosophy, where the main character in effect speaks for Plato himself
- Plato: Biography, Greek Philosopher, Quotes, Platonic Academy
Ancient Greek philosopher Plato founded the Academy and is the author of philosophical works of unparalleled influence in Western thought
- Plato - World History Encyclopedia
Plato (l 424 423 to 348 347 BCE) is the pre-eminent Greek philosopher, known for his Dialogues and for founding his Academy in Athens, traditionally considered
- About Plato and His Philosophical Ideas - ThoughtCo
Plato was a famous and influential philosopher who founded an institution called the Academy Plato learned from Socrates and shared his teacher's ideas through dialogues and the Socratic method He introduced ideas like philosopher kings, love, Atlantis, and the famous cave allegory in his works
- Plato: A Complete Overview of His Life, Work, and Philosophy
Plato is among the most renowned philosophers of ancient Greece and is the founder of academic philosophy His influence over Western culture is immense, and his writings constitute a source of great philosophical thought
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