Plato
...have formed the basis for modern math, sciences, and humanities. A few of the great philosophers are Socrates, Aristotle, Pythagoras and Plato. Socrates' student Plato is the most influential philosopher of the time. The depth of his work ranged from Math, Art, and Politics. Plato was born in 428 BC to a rich aristocrat family and is believed to have descended from the early kings of Athens. Most of what we know about his life and his works comes from letters written by him in the form of dialogue.
Growing up Plato showed great interest and ambition in politics but the state of the political system at the time made him aloof to it. This however led him to eventually become a student and follower of Socrates. Socrates style of thinking is evident in Plato's work; finding truth by asking questions till no more answers can be derived. Also his dialect/letter form of writing his theories is adopted from Socrates. The death of Socrates in 399B.C.E, however, led him on a long and deep philosophical journey, a period in which he produced some of his best works. Plato is also accredited for founding Europe's first university, commonly known as The Academy in Athens. Here he shared of his knowledge in the fields of astronomy, biology, mathematics, political theory, and philosophy. Aristotle being one of his most prominent students from this institute. Besides establishing a reputable school, Plato also traveled widely to teach and learn himself. While in his sixties he was invited to Sicily to educate Dionysius II to become a philosopher-ruler. This trip unfortunately would turn out to be unsuccessful as Dionysius II would take his guest under house-arrest. After much convincing Plato was able gain his freedom, but only to repeat these events a second time. After Plato escaped for a second time Dionysius II was assassinated and the Sicily...
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