Plato was a Greek philosopher born around 427 BC in Athens.
Plato was a Greek philosopher born around 427 BC in Athens.
He was a disciple of Socrates and founded the Academy, one of the first institutions of higher education in the Western world.
He is known for his philosophical dialogues, in which he discusses a wide range of topics, from justice and politics to epistemology and the theory of knowledge.
His most famous work is 'The Republic,' in which he presents his vision of an ideal state.
Platón died in 347 BC, leaving a philosophical legacy that has deeply influenced the history of Western thought..