From a young age, Plato was immersed in education, learning from the crème de la crème of Athenian scholars. However, it was his encounter with the revered philosopher Socrates that would truly ignite his intellectual curiosity. The teachings of Socrates, brimming with provocative questions and radical ideas, had a profound influence on young Plato, shaping his philosophical trajectory for years to come. #history #socialstudy #socialhistory #middleage #middleages #philosopher #think #thoughts #thought #Westerncivilization #westren #school #univeristy #academy #civilization #greek #athens