# Plato — Short Works character guide

> Plato in Short Works by Epictetus.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0000-the-enchiridion

## Who they are

Ancient Greek philosopher, mentioned in the context of philosophical ideas and dialogues.

## Relationships

### [Simplicius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/epictetus_short_works_se/characters/simplicius)

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Simplicius, as a Neoplatonist commentator, writes extensive interpretations of Plato's works.

### [Socrates](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/epictetus_short_works_se/characters/socrates)

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Plato was a student and friend of Socrates, immortalizing his teacher's life and philosophy in his dialogues.

### [Epictetus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/epictetus_short_works_se/characters/epictetus)

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Epictetus references Platonic ideas and dialogues, engaging with them from a Stoic perspective.

## In the story

### [Chapter LIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/epictetus_short_works_se/chapters/liii)

His work, the Republic, is being misread in Rome to justify licentious behavior by taking the phrase 'women should be common' out of its intended philosophical context.

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