Plato
Plato (circa 428-348 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher, student of Socrates, and teacher of Aristotle. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Western philosophy. His writings, primarily in the form of dialogues, explore various subjects including ethics, politics, metaphysics, and epistemology. Plato's concept of 'oligarchy' as a form of government, where power is held by a small group of wealthy individuals, is articulated in his works, particularly in 'The Republic,' where he examines different types of governance and their implications for society.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,138 | $700,000 | 496$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 274,072 | $1,119,000 | 1,121$ |
| Nigeria | 1 | 9.00 | 0.71% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 1,472,426 | $448,000 | 3,200$ |
| France | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 54,304 | $2,700,000 | 2,246$ |
| Iran | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 48,663 | $610,000 | 353$ |
| Totals | 5 | 637,584,286 | 1,855,603 | $5,577,000 | 7,416$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
France:
Plato is one of the historical figures whose works are included in the anthology.
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Iran:
Gugenberger suggests that the twelve-sided object may relate to the philosophy of ancient Greek philosophers, Plato and Pythagoras.
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Nigeria:
Plato is regarded as one of the earliest political scientists whose thoughts have influenced generations of statesmen.
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Indonesia:
Plato defined oligarchy as a negative form of power held by a small group of wealthy individuals.
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Switzerland:
Plato is referenced for his works that involved the art of debate.
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Nigeria:
Plato's ideas are referenced alongside Aristotle's in the context of philosophical discussions on humanity and reasoning.
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Venezuela:
Plato's philosophy includes the idea that reason is part of the rational soul that governs the irrational.
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Greece:
Plato discusses the avoidance of emotional displays in his dialogues, particularly in relation to Socrates.
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Greece:
Plato believed that tears were a sign of weakness in the construction of a perfect state.
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Greece:
Plato, originally named Aristocles, is mentioned as a future philosopher who would provide insights into the emotional struggles of heroes.
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