# Plato — The Wealth of Nations character guide

> Plato in The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Plato, himself

**First appearance:** 0071-article-ii-of-the-expense-of-the-institutions-for-the-education-of-youth

## Who they are

Ancient Greek philosopher cited on economics.

## In the story

### [II: Of the Discouragement of Agriculture in the Ancient State of Europe After the Fall of the Roman Empire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wealth_of_nations_se/chapters/ii-of-the-discouragement-of-agriculture-in-the-ancient-state-of-europe-after-the-fall-of-the-roman-empire)

Plato's ideal republic is referenced by Aristotle in the context of the need for vast territory to support idle warriors.

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