Culture and Anarchy · Character
Plato
Greek philosopher whose ideas on beauty and truth underpin the concept of culture.
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Also known as Plato
First appearance: culture and anarchy
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Quoted for the expression 'with the things of itself and not its real self' regarding the working class.
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With Narrator (psychological): Plato is a foundational philosophical influence for the narrator, representing the ideal of culture and the pursuit of perfection. With Narrator (psychological): Plato is a foundational…
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