The name Plato is forever etched into the scrolls of history. We all know this Greek philosopher who lived in Athens from approximately 428/427 BCE to 348/347 BCE. Widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the development of Western philosophy and credited with founding the Academy in Athens, Plato was responsible for the first institution of higher learning in the Western world.

His philosophy: Platonism, centers around the idea that there is a realm of abstract, eternal, and unchanging entities that exist beyond the physical world. These entities, which Plato called Forms or Ideas, are the ultimate reality and provide the basis for understanding of the world around us. According to Plato, knowledge is not acquired through sense experience, but rather through intuition and reason.

Throughout the video, Rebecca Goldstein deftly explains Plato's philosophical theories and ideas in a way that is both accessible and engaging for audiences. She examines Plato's contributions to various fields of study, including ethics, politics, and metaphysics. She also discusses the impact that Plato's ideas had on subsequent philosophers and thinkers, and how his work continues to influence and shape our understanding of the world today.


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