Listed In: Philosophers
Birthdate: May 21, 0428
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Classical Athens, Greece
Died: 0348 BC
Plato, an ancient Greek philosopher, is celebrated for his significant contributions to Western philosophy. He is known for introducing the theory of forms to tackle the issue of universals. As the founder of the Platonic Academy in Athens, he taught doctrines that became fundamental to Platonism. Influenced by earlier philosophers and working closely with Socrates and Aristotle, Plato is a key figure in the history of philosophy. His writings, which have been preserved for over 2,400 years, continue to influence philosophical thought, as well as Christianity and Islamic philosophy.
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