# Plato — The Devil’s Dictionary character guide

> Plato in The Devil’s Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** himself

**First appearance:** 0001-the-devil-s-dictionary

## Who they are

Greek philosopher, referenced in definitions.

## In the story

### [P](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/chapters/p)

Mentioned in the definition of 'Platonic' as pertaining to the philosophy of Socrates.

### [S](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/chapters/s)

Mentioned in the definition of 'Soul' regarding his theory of souls entering philosophers' bodies.

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