Platonism

+Platonism is a philosophical system rooted in the teachings of [Plato](/wiki/Plato), positing the existence of perfect, unchanging [Forms](/wiki/Form) as the ultimate reality. These eternal essences, separate from the material world, are believed to be the true objects of knowledge, profoundly influencing Western thought.

+## See also

+- [Idealism](/wiki/Idealism)

+- [Metaphysics](/wiki/Metaphysics)

+- [Neoplatonism](/wiki/Neoplatonism)