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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.
Exploring the Life and Work of Plato - Philosophos
Learn all about the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, from his life and works to his impact on Western thought.
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 - New World Encyclopedia
Although not the first Greek philosopher, Plato is arguably the most famous and influential; the twentieth-century philosopher Alfred North Whitehead famously said that the history of philosophy is merely a footnote to Plato.
The Internet Classics Archive | Works by Plato
Works by Plato Apology Translated by Benjamin Jowett Charmides, or Temperance Written 380 B.C.E Translated by Benjamin Jowett Cratylus Written 360 B.C.E Translated by Benjamin Jowett Critias Written 360 B.C.E Translated by Benjamin Jowett Crito Written 360 B.C.E Translated by Benjamin Jowett Euthydemus Written 380 B.C.E Translated by Benjamin ...
Plato - Life, Philosophy & Quotes | HISTORY
Following Socrates’ forced suicide, Plato spent 12 years traveling in southern Italy, Sicily and Egypt, studying with other philosophers including followers of the mystic mathematician ...
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