Plato

Question 1

When/where was Plato born

Answer 1

427 BC in Athens, Greece

Question 2

When/where did Plato die

Answer 2

347 BC in Athens, Greece

Question 3

What was he known for

Answer 3

Greek philosopher who helped form the foundation of Western philosophy and founded the Academy in Athens

Question 4

Brothers

Answer 4

Glaucon and Adeimantus

Question 5

What did Plato do in his early life

Answer 5

He fought in the Peloponnesion war (431BC - 404 BC)

Question 6

Inspiration from Socrates

Answer 6

1. Socrates was an influential philosopher who inspired the young Plato and became his teacher
2. Socrates was condemned to death, accused of treason for corrupting the minds of young Athenian men and for impiety (rejection of the gods)
3. At his trial, Socrates said, ‘the unexamined life is not worth living’
4. Socrates accepted death nobly and inspired Plato to pursue philosophy
5. Socrates died in 399 BCE

Question 7

Plato early career

Answer 7

1. Plato worked as a soldier and fought in three campaigns
2. He lived in Syracuse, Sicily.
3. He worked as a tutor to King Dionysius I’s son – but this was not a success
4. He returned to Athens to set up the Academy (a school/university).