Plato - Lysis: "Astronomy compels the soul to look upwards and leads us from this world to another"

Plato's life was profoundly influenced by his education in Athens, mentorship under Socrates, and the tumultuous backdrop of the Peloponnesian War. His extensive travels across the Mediterranean led him to study various disciplines, including mathematics and philosophy. Upon returning to Athens, he founded the Academy around 385 B.C.E., aiming to cultivate future leaders through a comprehensive curriculum. His writings, which are classified into three periods, continue to impact Western thought, reflecting his quest for a better understanding of governance and society until his death in 348 B.C.E.