Along with his teacher Socrates, and his student Aristotle, Plato is a central figure in the history of Western philosophy. Plato's complete works are believed to have survived for over 2,400 years—unlike that of nearly all of his contemporaries. [2]
Arthur Herman's The Cave and the Light: Plato Versus Aristotle, and the Struggle for the Soul of Western Civilization is an illuminating and thought-provoking look at how the theories of the two ...
It was once observed that all western philosophy is but a mere footnote to the works of Plato. However others believe that his student Aristotle merits equal standing. I recently read a review of the ...
American Enterprise Institute: The Cave and the Light: Plato Vs. Aristotle and the Struggle for the Soul of Western Civilization
According to historian Arthur Herman, Plato and Aristotle can be understood as opposing fundamental frameworks through which to view 2,400 years of philosophical, political, scientific, mathematical, ...
The Cave and the Light: Plato Vs. Aristotle and the Struggle for the Soul of Western Civilization
When we turn to the other most famous ancient Greek philosopher, Aristotle (384 B.C. – 322 B.C.), we find little of the political regimentation that characterizes his teacher, Plato. For Aristotle, ...
Yahoo: Work by 'lost' philosopher referenced by Plato and Aristotle discovered in Egypt
Work by 'lost' philosopher referenced by Plato and Aristotle discovered in Egypt
Metro on MSN: Ancient work by 'lost' philosopher who inspired Plato and Aristotle is uncovered in Egypt
Ancient work by 'lost' philosopher who inspired Plato and Aristotle is uncovered in Egypt
The Daily Reflector: Celia Stone: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle influenced Christian thought