PlatoJNS

Plato was born just after Pericles died in the Peloponnesian War and grew to be one of the most respected and influential philosophers. He was the student of Socrates. Plato believed the soul contained reason, spirit, and appetite. After Socrates' death, Plato founded the 'Academy'. Plato was most famous for his writings in "The Republic", in which he depicts utopia. Many of his ideas are written here. Aristotle was one of Plato's greatest students at the Academy.