TED-ED: Plato's best (and worst) ideas - Wisecrack

The video explores Plato's significant influence on Western philosophy, highlighting his creation of the first Western university and his role as a teacher to Aristotle. It delves into his theory of Forms, which posits a perfect, unchanging world beyond our own. The video also examines Plato's political ideas, including the concept of a philosopher king and his views on women. Despite some outdated ideas, Plato's work laid the foundation for future philosophical inquiry, and his legacy continues to shape modern thought.

What is the concept of the 'noble lie' proposed by Plato?

In what ways have Plato's ideas influenced modern thought despite some of his bad ideas?