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'''Plato''' (c. 427 BC - c. 347 BC) was an immensely influential [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellenic_civilization classical Greek] [[philosopher]], student of [[Socrates]] and teacher of [[Aristotle]]. His most famous work is ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Republic The Republic]'' (Greek ''Politeia,'' 'city') in which he outlines his vision of "an ideal" state. He also wrote the ''Laws'' and many dialogues in which Socrates is the main participant.

== External Links ==
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plato

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