... all of them and makes them what they are. The other thing we need to know about Platonic philosophy in the Republic (actually, this is true in all of his works) is that Plato believes wholeheartedly in an objective human Good, and he feels it is the goal of philosophy to find ... nature of Socrates and Plato's relationship, although it can be inferred from elements in some of the dialogues that there was at least a measure of emotional friendship between the two. Socrates had, by far, more influence than any other philosopher on the young Plato's intellectual development. It is a measure...

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