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Plato (Biography from Ancient Civilizations) (Biography from Ancient Civilizations)

By Whiting, Jim

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Many scholars regard Plato as the greatest philosopher of all time. Yet he was much more than a man who spent his entire life with his head in the clouds. Plato grew up in a turbulent era. A violent civil war divided the Greeks. The turbulence carried over into his personal life. His beloved teacher, Socrates, was executed by the city of Athens. From the teachings of Socrates and his own experiences, Plato developed important theories about government, ethics, love, beauty—even reality. He founded what is probably the first university in the Western world. Plato risked imprisonment and death when he tried to put his political ideas into action. At one point he was almost sold into slavery. He left much for the world to contemplate.

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978-1-58415-507-2
Publisher
Mitchell Lane Publishers


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Reviewed on October 1, 2006

Gr 6-9 While these titles are well illustrated and have simplified basic maps and glossaries, they fail to explain adequately the importance of these figures throughout history or their impact on society today. "Cicero" is particularly confusing. With no contextual explanation of the Roman political system, modern reade...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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