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Plato, born in 427 B.C. in Athens, developed his philosophy in response to political events such as the defeat of Athenian democracy, the rule of the Thirty Tyrants, and the execution of Socrates, which disillusioned him with politics. He founded the Academy and proposed an ideal state governed by philosopher-kings, emphasizing justice through functional specialization and a state-controlled education system. Despite criticisms of his utopian vision, Plato

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Zain Khan

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