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1. Plato

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   Plato was born into a wealthy and politically connected Athenian family. His lineage connected him to prominent figures in Athenian politics, though he ultimately grew disillusioned with the contemporary political climate following the execution of his mentor, Socrates. This event solidified his commitment to philosophy as a pathway to true knowledge and stable governance, contrasting sharply with the instability experienced by city-states like Athens and Sparta during the later stages of the Peloponnesian War ([Figure 1](/…