The Athenian philosopher Plato is one of the most influential figures of the Ancient Greek World and the entire history of Western thought. Plato was a dedicated man who focused on his creation of philosophy that would justify Socrates, “the best, also the wisest” man he had ever known (Robephiles). Plato was the first to ask many questions that philosophers would be obsessing over for the next couple thousands of years. Over the lifetime of Plato, his most famous piece of work included his dialogue called the Republic. Taking a closer look at Plato’s work and contributions, he never wrote systematic treatises expressing his own views but instead wrote brilliant dialogues. These dialogues were wrote out as conversations which allowed him to