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When was Plato born
428 possibly
what did Plato believe in
"the material world we perceive is merely an imperfect reflection (or "shadow") of a higher, unchanging, and eternal realm of abstract ideas"
what is Plato known for
a Greek philosopher.
when did Plato die
Plato died around 348–347 B.C.
what is the academy?
(clue)In 387 BC, Plato founded this famous school in Athens, often considered the first university in the Western world
the first institution of higher learning in the Western world
was Plato a god
No, Plato was not a god
Who is Socrates?
a foundational Greek philosopher from Athens
was Plato a smart man?
Yes, Plato (c. 428–348 BCE) is widely considered one of the most brilliant and influential thinkers in human history
what did Plato write about
"extensive philosophical dialogues exploring the nature of reality, ethics, and politics, most notably the Theory of Forms, which posits that the material world is a flawed imitation of an eternal, perfect reality"
Who was Plato's mom
Plato's mother was Perictione