The Life of Plato By Mackenzie Farkas 3 rd Period February 25,
Plato born around 428 BC classical Greek philosopher, mathematician, and writer of philosophical dialogues
Socrates and Aristotle assisted Aristotle and Socrates with the base of Western philosophy and science
Peloponnesian War led to decline of the Athenian Empire followed by religious movement, led to Socrates execution
School of Athens founder of School of Athens, highest learning in the Western world students researched philosophy
Plato’s Mathematic quotes only way to absolute truth was through math
Plato’s Platonic Realism author of platonic realism term refers to idea of realism regarding existence of universals
Plato’s Cave A cave where prisoners are locked up and all they see are walls
Plato’s Cave When a prisoner escapes, he is blinded by the light, but true reality is revealed
Sources Plato. The Republic. New York: David Campbell Publishers Ltd., 1992, (pgs ) p vwv88_152.jpg