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Plato

Author: Rebecca Oberg

Plato: A Brief Biography and Summary of Philosophies

This slide show offers insight into some of Plato's main ideas. However, due to the scope and depth of Plato's ideas, this is simply a sampling. It provides a significant timeline of Plato's life, an overview of his philosophy, and opportunities for self-questioning and review.

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The Cave: An Adaptation of Plato's Allegory in Clay

This is a claymation adaptation of Plato's famous allegory of the cave. The story is told in a compelling, interesting, and highly memorable way.

Source: YouTube, http://platosallegory.com/Default.aspx

Plato: A Detailed Biography and Discussion of Philosophy

From the Encyclopedia Channel, this video clip offers a detailed, highly informative biography and introduction to the philosophy of Plato. Due to the far-reaching nature and huge historical impact of Plato's life and philosophies, the clip provides a basic introduction in just over 6 minutes.

Source: YouTube

Plato: Suggestions for Further Study

To truly understand in-depth the impact of Plato's life and philosophy, visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plato. A comprehensive understading of Plato's philosophies and full life story is the work of years of study, due to the amazing output of ideas he brought forth during his lifetime.

For a more detailed look at Plato's "Allegory of the Cave," please visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allegory_of_the_Cave.

Both of these sites will refer you to even more resources for the study of Plato's life and work.

Source: Wikipedia.org, Rebecca Oberg