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Author : Plato

Plato, originally named Aristocles (circa 427–348 BC), was a seminal ancient Greek philosopher whose ideas laid the groundwork for Western philosophy. As a pioneering thinker of the Classical period, he developed the written dialogue and dialectic methods, significantly influencing both theoretical and practical philosophy. Plato founded the Platonic Academy in Athens, where he articulated the doctrines that would later be known as Platonism, most notably his theory of forms, which addresses the problem of universals. His philosophical work, enriched by the insights of pre-Socratic thinkers like Pythagoras, Heraclitus, and Parmenides, remains remarkably well-preserved, allowing his influence to endure for over 2,400 years. Together with his teacher Socrates and his student Aristotle, Plato is considered a central figure in philosophical history. His thought has continued to resonate through Neoplatonism and has profoundly impacted both Christian and Islamic philosophy.