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  1. 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, …

  2. Plato | Life, Philosophy, & Works | Britannica

    6 days ago · Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher who produced works of unparalleled influence.

  3. Plato (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)

    Mar 20, 2004 · 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 …

  4. 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.

  5. Plato's Life & Influence - World History Encyclopedia

    May 8, 2024 · The Greek philosopher Plato (l. 424/423 to 348/347 BCE) is recognized as the founder of Western philosophy, following his mentor, Socrates.

  6. Plato: Biography, Greek Philosopher, Quotes, Platonic Academy

    Aug 9, 2023 · Ancient Greek philosopher Plato founded the Academy and is the author of philosophical works of unparalleled influence in Western thought.

  7. Exploring the Life and Work of Plato - Philosophos

    Dec 17, 2025 · Learn all about the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, from his life and works to his impact on Western thought.

  8. Plato - New World Encyclopedia

    Plato (c. 428 B.C.E. – c. 348 B.C.E.) was a Greek philosopher and is perhaps the most famous and influential thinker in the history of Western thought. He was a student of Socrates and a teacher of …

  9. The Internet Classics Archive | Crito by Plato

    Crito By Plato Commentary: Many comments have been posted about Crito. Download: A 28k text-only version is available for download.

  10. Plato - Encyclopedia.com

    May 23, 2018 · introduction: In Plato's last work, The Laws, left unrevised at his death, Plato imagined three elderly gentlemen, a Cretan named Cleinias, a Spartan named Megillus, and an Athenian …