# Plato — The Practice and Theory of Bolshevism character guide

> Plato in The Practice and Theory of Bolshevism by Bertrand Russell.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0013-i-the-materialistic-theory-of-history

## Who they are

Ancient philosopher cited in discussions of political theory.

## Relationships

### [Kamenev](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_practice_and_theory_of_bolshevism_se/characters/kamenev)

_social_

Kamenev referenced Plato as a classical philosopher, but their connection is purely intellectual and distant.

## In the story

### [General Characteristics](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_practice_and_theory_of_bolshevism_se/chapters/ii-general-characteristics)

His Republic is used as a parallel to the Bolshevik regime, with the Communist Party likened to the guardians.

### [I: The Materialistic Theory of History](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_practice_and_theory_of_bolshevism_se/chapters/i-the-materialistic-theory-of-history)

Mentioned as an early advocate for women's emancipation whose arguments had little practical effect until economic conditions changed.

### [Why Russian Communism Has Failed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_practice_and_theory_of_bolshevism_se/chapters/vi-why-russian-communism-has-failed)

Not directly mentioned; omitted.

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