Bust of Philosopher Plato on a Black Marble Base in PlasterHandcrafted bust of Plato, the renowned Greek philosopher who established the ideal state (427 347 BC). He was the most famous student of Socrates, and Aristotle's teacher. Within his works, widely known as philosophical dialogues, Plato established important values and described the ideal state. He founded the Platonic Academy, which became the greatest event in the history of philosophy, science and politics. Plato taught there for about 40 years