Plato: life of the week
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Exploring Plato's Philosophical Legacy
The chapter delves into Plato's founding of the academy, his philosophical dialogues, and his disapproval of democracy as expressed in 'The Republic'. It contrasts the ideals of aristocracy with democracy and explains his concept of philosopher-kings ruling cities. The influence of Aristotle on Plato's philosophy and their differing approaches towards metaphysics and ethics are also discussed.
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