Plato: Biography of a Great Thinker

The Greek philosopher Plato was a student of Socrates, and teacher of Aristotle. He wrote on a wide variety of topics including Politics, Aesthetics, Cosmology, and Epistemology. To this day, we refer to “Platonic Love” and “Platonic Ideals.” Plato’s search for knowledge and truth formed the basis of much of Western Philosophy.

As Isaac Newton said, "If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." Our Great Thinkers playlist celebrates influential thinkers who have changed the world for the better.

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Plato copy of Silanion portrait
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Author: Marie-Lan Nguyen (User:Jastrow)

Academy Archeological site
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Author: Tomisti

Herma of Plato
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Author: Ricardo André Frantz (User:Tetraktys)

Ancient school relief
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Author: Shakko

Brick wall close-up view
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Author: Pawel Wozniak

Porch of Maidens
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Author: Thermos

Siamese cat
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Author: Karin Langner-Bahmann, upload von Martin Bahmann

Hirundo rustica
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Author: Malene Thyssen