Did you know that one of the most influential thinkers in history believed that knowledge was like stepping out of a dark cave into the light? Plato, philosopher of Ancient Greece, not only changed the way we think about reality, knowledge and justice, but also laid the foundations of education, politics and science.
In this module, you will learn about the life of this great thinker and his teachings. You will discover what philosophy is and why questioning the world helps us understand it better. You will learn about his famous Allegory of the Cave, his method of discussion called dialectics, and his views on democracy and different concepts of government.
We will also explore the fascinating world of Greek Mythology, the beliefs of Ancient Greece and how Plato influenced education and thought to this day.
Join us on this intellectual journey to discover how the ideas of a philosopher from over 2,000 years ago continue to guide our understanding of the world.
Character Curiosities
- 🧑🏻🏫 He was a student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle: He was part of the chain of the most important philosophers in history.
- 💭 He believed that the world was made of ideas: For him, what we see is only an imperfect copy of an ideal world.
- 💘 The word “platonic” comes from him: His concept of “platonic love” is used to this day.
