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- DictionaryPlatonic/pləˈtɒnɪk/
adjective
- 1. of or associated with the Greek philosopher Plato or his ideas: "readers of the Platonic dialogues"
- 2. confined to words, theories, or ideals, and not leading to practical action: "a Platonic gesture"
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4 days ago · of, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or Platonism; relating to or based on platonic love; also : experiencing or professing platonic love… See the full definition Menu Toggle
Jul 1, 2024 · A platonic relationship is a close friendship without romantic or sexual attraction. This type of bond emphasizes emotional support, trust, and mutual respect. Unlike romantic relationships, platonic connections allow individuals to grow together without the complexities of physical intimacy.
Jun 20, 2024 · Love without any physicality? That sounds strange at first. And yet everyone is talking about Platonic Relationship, the love with great familiarity, strong affection, and deep connection, but the erotic aspect does not matter, so there is no mutual sexual attraction.
2 days ago · Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher who produced works of unparalleled influence.
- Plato was a philosopher during the 5th century BCE. He was a student of Socrates and later taught Aristotle. He founded the Academy, an academic pr...
- Plato’s most famous work is the Republic, which details a wise society run by a philosopher. He is also famous for his dialogues (early, middle, an...
- Plato is one of history's most influential philosophers. His contributions range across numerous philosophical subfields, including (but not limite...
- Plato was born in 428/427 BCE to a noble family and died in 348/347 BCE. He lived primarily in Athens, Greece. Plato’s birth occurred near the end...
- Plato did not have children, and it is assumed based on textual evidence that he never married. He did have a number of siblings, however: three br...
1 day ago · Platonic realism asserts that universals have objective existence. Conceptualism says that universals only exist in the mind while nominalism denies their existence. There are similar disputes about mathematical objects, unobservable objects assumed by scientific theories, and moral facts.
6 days ago · Plato compares the three parts of the soul or psyche to a societal caste system. According to Plato's theory, the three-part soul is essentially the same thing as a state's class system because, to function well, each part must contribute so that the whole functions well.
5 days ago · Definitions of Platonic year. noun. time required for one complete cycle of the precession of the equinoxes, about 25,800 years. synonyms: great year. see more.
