Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher who lived from approximately 427 to 347 BCE. He is one of the most influential figures in Western philosophy and is best known for his works that explored various topics including ethics, politics, metaphysics, epistemology, and aesthetics. Plato was a student of Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle, forming a foundational trio in Western philosophical thought. His writings are often in the form of dialogues, featuring Socratic questioning and discussion.
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