Pla ‧ to /ˈpleɪtəʊ/ BrE AmE
(?427–347BC) an ancient Greek ↑ philosopher , who had a very great influence on European philosophy. He explained his ideas in the form of written conversations. His teacher was ↑ Socrates , and after Socrates’ death he established a school called the Academy, where Aristotle was one of his students. His most famous work is The Republic , about the perfect state and form of government.