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Plato was Greek philosopher (c. 427–348/347 bc). Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher of Classical Athens who is most commonly considered the foundational thinker of the Western philosophical tradition. An innovator of the literary dialogue and dialectic forms, Plato influenced all the major areas of theoretical philosophy and practical philosophy, and was the founder of the Platonic Academy, a philosophical school in Athens where Plato taught the collection of philosophical theories that would later become known as Platonism. Read more on Wikipedia →

Themes

  • Humor — Witty observations and humorous takes on everyday life
  • Life — Reflections on the meaning, challenges, and beauty of life
  • Politics — Governance, civic duty, and the structures of power

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