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About Plato
Ancient Greek philosopher and founder of the Academy in Athens. He shaped Western thought through his dialogues, exploring justice, virtue, and the nature of reality. His works, including *The Republic* and *Symposium*, remain foundational to ethics, politics, and metaphysics.
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- “המשוררים הוגים דברים גדולים ונשגבים, שאינם ברורים אף להם עצמם.”Plato
- “הרעב הוא ענן הגורם לגשם של ידע ושל כושר ביטוי; השובע הוא ענן אחר הגורם לגשם של בערות ושל גסות.”Plato
- “האסטרונומיה מאלצת את הנפש להתבונן כלפי מעלה, ומובילה אותנו מן העולם הזה אל עולם אחר.”Plato
- “יפה יותר השגעון האלוהי מיישוב הדעת האנושי.”Plato
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Books by Plato
The Republic
His best-known dialogue.