Born in classical Athens, Plato stands as a foundation stone of Western philosophy. His works, including The Republic and Apology, have shaped philosophical thought for centuries. Alongside his student Aristotle and his mentor Socrates, Plato belongs to an intellectual lineage that still influences us today.
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