Philosophy and Political Thought Plato and Critical Modern Society

Abstract

Abstract
This research aims to study and critique Plato's philosophical and political ideas. It is a qualitative research that emphasizes documentary research by studying data from books, textbooks, articles, documents and related research. The data is analyzed and the research results are presented in the form of a descriptive analysis according to the research objectives. The research results show that:
The results of the study show that although Plato's ideas are rooted in the context of the ancient world, they still have the potential to question contemporary values, the use of political power, equality, freedom, and the role of intellectuals in society. Although Plato's ideas may seem retro or conflict with modern freedom in some aspects, they can be a powerful critical framework for questioning the political and cultural structures of the present era in a profound way. This research therefore proposes that the critical analysis of Plato's ideas can open up new spaces for debate about the nature of justice and the structure of power in modern society.