Critias

Plato (circa 427–347 BCE) was a pivotal figure in Western philosophy, who created a lasting foundation upon which future thinkers would build upon. A student of Socrates and teacher to Aristotle, Plato laid the groundwork for what would become known as Platonic idealism. His works explore justice, beauty, equality, and the nature of reality itself, often through dialogues featuring his mentor Socr...