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Plato’s Life and His Works

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A 5 page paper which considers the life and works of one of ancient Greece’s most influential philosophers. Some of the works examined include “Apology,” “Crito,” Euthyphro” and “The Republic.” Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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It was Platos writings and teachings that inspired his most illustrious student Aristotle in the same way that Socrates had fueled his own intellect and creativity. Of Greek classical philosophys "big three," Plato remains the most enigmatic and elusive. His works or dialogues have been subdivided into early, middle and late periods and have laid the groundwork for contemporary Western philosophy. Born in 427 B.C. into an aristocratic family who resided in either Athens or the isle of Aegina, Platos birth name was actually Aristocles. The nickname "Plato" is derived from the Greek word Platys, meaning broad, but it is uncertain whether this is in reference to his eyebrows or his shoulders (Levinson ix). The Peloponnesian War was fought during Platos youth and early adulthood, ending in a resounding defeat for Athens in 404 B.C. (Levinson ix-x). While it can be assumed that Plato, like most of his male contemporaries, did see some combat, most of his formative years were in the pursuit of "humanistic studies" (Levinson x). After a fateful meeting with the charismatic teacher/philosopher Socrates, Plato reportedly exclaimed, "Hither, Hephaestus [god of fire], Plato hath need of thee," and promptly incinerated his writings (Levinson x). Socrates would continue to dominate Platos personal and professional lives for years to come, and would whet his insatiable appetite for knowledge. Although his head would be briefly turned by politics, Plato focused his attentions to the complexities of the world after Socrates was convicted of corrupting the youth of Athens and executed in 399 B.C. During a decade-long period of travel, he composed his early works, also known as the Socratic Dialogues. They consist of Hippias Minor, Laches (Courage), Charmides, (Temperance), Ion, Protagoras, Euthyphro, Apology (the trial of Socrates), ...

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